Gig economy | 7,000 couriers take Just Eat to tribunal in battle for minimum wage & holiday pay

More than 7,000 Just Eat couriers are taking part in an employment tribunal claim over allegations they should be entitled to rights including the national minimum wage and holiday pay.

The case began this week and is expected to run until early June, with a judgment anticipated later in 2026.

At the centre of the dispute is whether couriers should legally be classified as “workers” rather than self-employed independent contractors, a distinction that carries greater employment protections.

The legal challenge is being led by Leigh Day, which previously acted in successful claims involving Addison Lee drivers in 2024 and follows earlier rulings concerning Bolt and Uber drivers.