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‘Bogus’ | Urban Outfitters & Dreams questioned over use of gig app to secure 'self-employed' staff
The TUC claimed that bosses could be using the app to 'exploit gaps in the law'...
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‘Exploitation’ | Drivers to battle Royal Mail e-Courier for worker classification & access to 'basic' rights
Drivers claim they have been misclassified as self-employed independent contractors,...
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Legal turbulence | Ryanair fights ruling in high-stakes appeal over pilot's 'worker' status
Tribunals classified a pilot as an employee rather than a self-employed...
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£2million payout | Bolt drivers win right to holiday, minimum wage, and worker status
A tribunal ruling found the drivers are entitled to workers rights and are protected...
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Guilty-pleasure gigging | Meet the HRDs ditching full-time posts to join the part-time party
The gigging movement is beginning to creep into the HR profession, so what's all...
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Moonlighting | Should employers turn a blind eye to the side-hustle?
Should leaders be concerned about their staff holding down multiple jobs?
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Landmark ruling | EU poised to revolutionise gig economy with increased worker rights
Brussels has taken a significant step toward enhancing employment conditions for...
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'Double dipping' | Microsoft's ex-HR exec champions workers having two jobs - is he right?
Few workplace issues are as divisive as staff having two jobs...
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'Overworking' | More employees are secretly working two jobs, should you be concerned?
A growing number of professionals are secretly working two full-time jobs...
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Gig economy | Taxi app latest gig platform to face action over worker rights
A leading taxi app with over 12,500 drivers on its books is facing legal action,...
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Video feature | Be your own superhero in the gig economy
I was a member of the gig economy for 12 years, but would flexibility bring me back,...
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Quinyx CEO | What businesses can learn from the gig economy to build a happier workforce
Quinyx recently held its third UK Workforce Management Day - an event focused on...
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'Do the right thing' | Uber, once known for its dire staff benefits, urges rivals to improve theirs
Uber has urged rival firm Bolt to give drivers better employment benefits, after...
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Flexible working | How employers should approach the Employment Bill
The Employment Bill has been on the cards for some time. First announced in the December...
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Uber | Will firm fix 'dire' gig economy rep with unusual approach to perks and benefits?
Uber has announced a raft of work perks for its drivers, including free language...
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'Impossible choices' | Nearly 40% of UK staff allocated shifts at short notice
Catherine Munro, HR Advisor at MHR, told HR Grapevine: “This constant juggling...
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Uber | Firm to give UK drivers holiday pay, minimum wage & pension
'Uber drivers will receive an earnings guarantee, holiday pay and a pension, and...
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Supreme Court ruling | Uber drivers must be classified as workers
Following the UK's Supreme Court's ruling, legal experts have suggested that...
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Worker support | Uber shares job ads to help drivers earn money
In order to support its drivers during the coronavirus outbreak, Uber has started...
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Gig economy bust-up | Firm made workers sign away right to sue
If legal disputes arise between DoorDash workers and their employer then this will...
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