Gig economy drivers tell MPs they’re trapped in low income jobs, working long hours
Gig-economy drivers and couriers have told MPs they are trapped in low income jobs, sometimes working more than 60 hours a week. Current and former … Read More
Gig-economy drivers and couriers have told MPs they are trapped in low income jobs, sometimes working more than 60 hours a week. Current and former … Read More
Almost 250,000 public sector workers could be replaced by robots over the next 15 years. That’s according to a new report, which suggests that automating … Read More
The Government has set out a programme for reforming apprenticeships. This includes establishing an Institute for Apprenticeships, an independent body which will guarantee the integrity … Read More
A cycle courier working has won the right to paid holidays and minimum pay in the latest “gig economy” case. A central London employment tribunal … Read More
Uber is appealing against the recent employment tribunal ruling that its drivers should be given worker status. Uber’s taxi app business model has been based … Read More
An expert team is going on the road to see how the gig-economy is affecting workers’ rights. The tour will include visits to Maidstone, Coventry … Read More
Yesterday Philip Hammond hammered the final nail in the Employee Shareholder Status coffin. Introduced in 2013 as the brainchild of George Osborne, the idea was … Read More
As the latest case about the gig economy kicks off, cycle couriers are battling to be recognised as workers (with benefits and protection) rather than … Read More
In a public meeting tonight, drivers for Deliveroo will look at ways the public can support their latest challenge to the gig economy model. The … Read More
The ‘nightmare is over’ reads the tweet from the @Ubering_London account, as it comments on the judgement today that ruled that Uber divers are entitled … Read More