An Amsterdam appeals court has determined that the work platform Temper should be legally classified as a temporary employment agency. This ruling has significant implications for the company’s contractors, potentially entitling them to back pay and employee benefits. The court’s decision centers on the level of control Temper exerts over its workers, finding it comparable to that of a traditional employer. This case challenges the common practice of classifying gig workers as independent contractors, avoiding obligations like minimum wage and social security contributions. Temper argued it merely connected workers with clients, but the court disagreed, citing the platform’s influence over work assignments and performance. The ruling could set a precedent for similar cases involving other gig economy platforms in the Netherlands. Temper is considering further legal options, but the immediate effect is a requirement to reassess the employment status of its workforce.