Deliveroo signs deal with union GMB to cover self-employed riders

Food delivery business Deliveroo has agreed a recognition deal with trade union GMB covering the company’s 90,000 drivers and riders. The GMB described the agreement as “historic” and said that the workers... Read more »

Spain passes landmark gig economy law

Food delivery and courier companies in Spain now three months to employ drivers as staff under a landmark new law. The post Spain passes landmark gig economy law appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Spain to be first in EU to give gig economy workers employee rights

Platform workers to be given employee status while unions will be given the right to access algorithms used by gig firms. The post Spain to be first in EU to give gig... Read more »

California votes to preserve Uber and Lyft drivers’ gig status

In a less commented upon US ballot, California last week voted to exempt Uber and Lyft drivers from being classified as employees. The post California votes to preserve Uber and Lyft drivers’... Read more »

Uber sued for ‘automated’ dismissals

In the first legal challenge of its kind, former Uber drivers in the UK and Portugal are suing the taxi-hailing… The post Uber sued for ‘automated’ dismissals appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Uber and Lyft granted reprieve in California employment row

Gig economy firms continue to fight legislation forcing them to treat their drivers as employees. The post Uber and Lyft granted reprieve in California employment row appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Uber and Lyft may halt services in California

Gig economy firms continue to fight legislation forcing them to treat their drivers as employees. The post Uber and Lyft may halt services in California appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

California sues Uber and Lyft over driver benefits

The state of California is suing the ride-hailing technology companies Uber and Lyft for failing to provide benefits and protections… The post California sues Uber and Lyft over driver benefits appeared first... Read more »

Coronavirus: What employers need to know (webinar)

Thursday 19 March 2020, 11:30am GMT As the true impact of the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic becomes apparent, employers are facing… The post Coronavirus: What employers need to know (webinar) appeared first on... Read more »

Gig workers should be able to form unions, says EU commissioner

The European Union’s competition commissioner has said that gig workers should be able to “team up” to form unions. The post Gig workers should be able to form unions, says EU commissioner... Read more »
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