In January 2023, the Turin court of first instance delivered a judgement in which it held that riders are employees. The case had been brought by a group of 8 riders working for Foodinho (Glovo) who lamented the company's failure to apply the national labour collective agreement.
Foodinho appealed the judgement, alleging that riders are self-employed, however the court of appeal confirmed the first instance judgment and sentenced Foodinho to apply the national labour collective agreement for the logistics sector and to pay the difference in salary
For the press release regarding the first instance judgement, see here.
For the press release regarding the court of appeal judgement, see here.