December 2024 - Brazil - Supreme Court Concludes Hearings on Employment Recognition for App-Based Drivers

The Federal Supreme Court (FSC) closed on 10th December the public hearing on the possibility of recognising an employment relationship between the drivers of transport applications and the companies that manage digital platforms.

The case was deemed to have general repercussions, meaning the principles established in the judgment will serve as a precedent for similar cases in the Brazilian judiciary. Discussions centered on the precarious nature of work on digital platforms, highlighting algorithmic control practices, drivers' dependency on these platforms, and the broader impact of such technologies on labor relations.

The data, evidence, and arguments presented during the proceedings will play a crucial role in shaping the court's final decision.

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