Gig Economy

Parliament launches inquiry into Deliveroo’s working conditions

The chair of the Work and Pensions Committee, Frank Field MP, has launched an inquiry into the working conditions and human rights of Deliveroo’s drivers. The High Court granted Field permission to proceed with judicial review on “limited grounds” on 18 June. He and parliamentary researcher Andrew Forsey have published…

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Hospitality sector missing out on £6.75bn by not adapting to modern life

The hospitality sector is missing out on £6.75bn by not responding to growing demand from the ‘gig economy’ consumer to operate outside of ‘usual hours’, a study from Barclays has shown. Only a third of British workers (37%) work a typical nine to five day, meaning leisure time has shifted.…

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‘Gig economy’ petition to protect workers hits 2,000 signatures

A petition to ensure all ‘gig economy’ workers get holiday pay, sick pay, and minimum wage has hit 2,000 signatures. The petition, launched by GIG co-founder and CEO Antony Woodcock, has been aimed at the government “to beef up the response” to recommendations made in the Taylor review, which is…

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