Freelancers Winning Big Could Bankrupt Employers

[madmax]

Former Limburg Lions handball player João Ramos is set to receive €50,000 after a court confirmed his employee status — a payout that pushed the club into bankruptcy.

Employment lawyers warn companies: even if workers sign freelance contracts, courts may rule in their favor, forcing firms to cover wages, benefits, and employer pension contributions.

[alex10]

Freelancers fighting back and actually winning? That’s new energy.

[kelson10]

Companies ignored fairness for too long — now the tide’s turning.