Deliveroo Win Court Case – Their Riders Are NOT ‘Employees’
In a bitter blow for gig economy workers, the Supreme Court has ruled that riders for Deliveroo do not have an employment relationship with the food giant, and therefore the riders cannot be represented by a trade union. The case was brought after IWGB tried to negotiate pay and conditions with Deliveroo, but were refused in […]
Underage Children Working For Food Delivery Apps
A BBC investigation has discovered child labour working for food delivery apps in the gig economy, yet the businesses they work for seem powerless to intervene. This is because app riders are ‘self-employed’ and they can substitute someone else to do the work – which encourages a trade in online accounts, including to children. How has […]
Gig Economy Companies Pledge To Improve Courier Safety
Some of the biggest names in the gig economy have signed a charter with Transport for London to keep their couriers safer whilst working in London. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, Getir and Stuart are among those committing to improvements for their workers. It’s a move that follows recent media reports of gig economy workers […]
Gig Worker Welfare Crisis Continues – Rally Held To Support Latest Victim
Just weeks after the 2nd anniversary of Gabriel Bringye’s tragic death, another serious incident has highlighted the welfare crisis facing gig workers throughout the UK. At around 22:30 on 23 February, Deliveroo driver Mohammed collapsed outside the exclusive Meranti House on Alie Street where he was attempting to make a delivery. He was denied access […]
Controversial Union Recognition Deal at Deliveroo
GMB and Deliveroo have agreed a union recognition deal to represent Deliveroo’s 90k UK self-employed riders that work for the food delivery app. This means that GMB members “will have rights to collective bargaining on pay”, a condition which was excluded from the GMB’s deal with Uber last year. However, other key aspects of collective […]
Gig Economy Workers Are Happier Than Employees
Gig economy workers are more likely than the general workforce to be happy with the flexibility, control, training, and earnings their work gives them, according to a report just published by the Social Market Foundation. The project was sponsored by Deliveroo, which signed a legal contract with the SMF ensuring the think-tank’s complete independence over […]