Taxi Drivers Urged To Join Fight For Fair Pay Against Uber Rival Veezu
Up to 12,500 taxi drivers working for the taxi operator Veezu could be entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation after being denied holiday pay and the National Minimum Wage. Veezu currently treats its drivers as self-employed contractors, but drivers claim they should be treated as workers and given the appropriate workers’ rights and protection under […]
Self-Employed Couriers Launch Cases Against Just Eat And Gophr
Two group claims have been launched this week against two different takeaway companies, with both arguing that the self-employed couriers are actually workers and should receive certain statutory rights accordingly. If the cases are successful, couriers from Just Eat and Gophr could receive backdated holiday and any shortfalls in NMW. Back in 2020 the Supreme […]
Amazon Loses Attempt To Stop Drivers Seeking Employment Rights
Amazon attempted to stop three lawsuits by delivery drivers seeking employment rights, however in a ruling just published a judge said the cases should proceed. Drivers, who are currently classified as self-employed independent contractors, are seeking holiday pay, national minimum wage, the right to an employment contract, breach of contract and unauthorised deductions from wages. […]
Amazon Drivers Launch Fight For Employment Rights
Up to 3,000 Amazon drivers could be entitled to an extra £10,500 each year for the distribution of goods and deliveries that they undertake, according to law firm Leigh Day – the same company that brought about the now infamous Uber case. The law firm has launched an employee rights claim on behalf of drivers […]