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Deliveroo Couriers Ruled Employees by Belgian Court

FILE PHOTO: A courier for food delivery service Deliveroo rides a bike in central Brussels

Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever wondered what happens when the world of food delivery collides with the legal system? Well, hold onto your handlebars because things just got interesting in the kingdom of waffles, fries, and chocolate! A Belgian court has recently ruled that Deliveroo couriers should be classified as employees rather than independent contractors. Ooh la la!

Now, before you jump to conclusions and start picturing a brigade of couriers with blue uniforms and matching helmets, allow me to explain. Deliveroo, the popular food delivery platform, has been relying on a fleet of self-employed couriers to bring delicious meals to hungry customers across Belgium. However, this recent ruling could shake things up, adding a dash of uncertainty to the gig economy recipe.

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