Overview
- The Anses report, released on March 26, identifies significant health risks for food delivery workers, including stress, burnout, and physical injuries, driven by algorithmic management practices.
- Workers face 'auto-acceleration' pressures, attempting to anticipate algorithmic decisions, which lead to exhaustion, accidents, and mental health issues.
- The report criticizes the lack of transparency and social protections for workers, who often operate without adequate safety measures or accident reporting systems.
- The European Union's 2024 directive on algorithmic transparency and worker protections provides a framework for reform, with member states required to implement changes within two years.
- Labor unions, including the CGT, have expressed support for the report, emphasizing the need for stronger protections and validation of long-standing concerns about dangerous working conditions.