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 »

‘Four-day week’ trials transform Icelandic employment

Trials of reduced working hours have led to new employment contracts for many people in Iceland. The post ‘Four-day week’ trials transform Icelandic employment appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Ikea France fined €1m for spying on staff

French subsidiary of Swedish furniture retailer receives €1 million fine for snooping of employees. The post Ikea France fined €1m for spying on staff appeared first on Personnel Today. 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 »

European Commission to consult over future of gig economy

The European Commission has begun its consultation on the rights of gig economy workers whose labour is governed by digital platforms. The post European Commission to consult over future of gig economy... 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 »

What are the differences between British and French laws on collective redundancies?

In the view of the global economic recession, international employers should know their legal responsibilities in different countries. Alain-Christian Monkam… The post What are the differences between British and French laws on... Read more »

Nissan plant in Barcelona to close as Sunderland stays safe

Hundreds of Spanish Nissan workers have burnt tyres outside a factory that the Japanese car maker has announced is to… The post Nissan plant in Barcelona to close as Sunderland stays safe... 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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