Deliveroo couriers’ demands for union recognition open floodgates for other gig workers

In-house recruiters have been urged to review working practices of ‘gig’ workers, with employment lawyers warning a recent landmark tribunal victory by Uber drivers in the UK risks opening the floodgates for other similar claims being brought.
Tue, 8 Nov 2016

In-house recruiters have been urged to review working practices of ‘gig’ workers, with employment lawyers warning a recent landmark tribunal victory by Uber drivers in the UK risks opening the floodgates for other similar claims being brought.

The warning follows today’s reports by the BBC that a group of food takeaway couriers working for...

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