Finland - Supreme court rules that couriers are employees - March 31, 2026

The Supreme Administrative Court announced on 19 March 2026 that it has rejected food deliverer Wolt’s application to annul the precedent issued by the Court in May 2025. In that decision, the Court found that Wolt couriers are in an employment relationship. In its precedent, the Court found that all the characteristics of an employment relationship are met in the case of Wolt couriers. Courier work is performed personally, on behalf of the employer, and under its direction and control. Wolt can unilaterally reduce the couriers’ fees and terminate their contracts. In addition, Wolt uses the data it collects to monitor and assess work performance.

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