Online Platforms and Platform Work Finland Legally binding definition of online platforms Specific register of online platforms Specific regulation applicable to online platforms Online platforms are considered to be employers The government over the period 2019–2023 has proposed a revision of the Employment Contracts Act to prevent employment from coming about under the guise of other contrac­tual relationships. This can be understood as a reference to platform work. +45 Finns have access to more than 45 remote work platforms operating in Finland, although platform work is less frequent here than in other European countries. 6.9% In 2018, only 6.9% of the working-age population had ever provided services via online platforms, while 59% of platform workers were in the age group 18–24 years. 18-24 years 59% 41% Wolt, Foodora, Yango, eWork, Freska, and Semantix Finland are the most popular online platforms in Finland. 30% Around 30% of platform companies operate within the transport sector. Wolt is one of the best-known Finnish food delivery platforms. The company was launched in Helsinki in 2015. Since its inception, Wolt has expanded to 23 countries and more than 250 cities. In 2021, Wolt was acquired by an American company, DoorDash.