Why Latest Lawsuit Against Amazon Is One To Watch

Amazon’s attempts to prevent workers bringing about an employment tribunal were thwarted recently, with a judge ruling that the case should be heard.  Amazon had argued that their delivery operations are outsourced to service partners and as such could have no claim over Amazon – in other words any issues relating to employment rights were […]

Dutch Uber Drivers Are Employees

Uber has lost another court case in relation to the employment status of it’s drivers, this time in The Netherlands.  The Federation of Dutch Trade Unions argued that approximately 4,000 Uber drivers working in the Dutch capital should be entitled to certain workers’ rights.  The Amsterdam District Court agreed that drivers should be classed as employees […]