Digital taxi drivers in Kenya are seeking worker benefits following a landmark ruling relating to the treatment of the drivers by companies in the U.K. Following the Supreme Court ruling …
UK: After the Uber ruling, there’s no excuse for government not to enforce workers’ rights
“In 2018, Ali submitted a claim against Uber for unpaid holidays. Originally from Somaliland, he had been driving for Uber since 2016, a couple of years after arriving in the …
Uber BV v. Aslam (UK Supreme Court)
The UK Supreme Court in a unanimous decision upholds and affirms the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal that Uber drivers are employees, and that working time includes time that …
Uber Drivers Are Entitled to Worker Benefits, a British Court Rules
Uber suffered an important labor defeat in its largest European market on Friday when Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that the ride-hailing firm’s drivers must be classified as workers entitled to …
‘Deafening silence’: UK government blasted over delays to employment reforms
The government has been accused of dragging its heels on promised reforms to zero-hours contracts and the gig economy as legislation to protect workers faces serious delays. New legislation intended to …
Deliveroo to appeal to Supreme Court after judges say riders are not freelancers
Meal delivery company Deliveroo says it will appeal to the Dutch supreme court against an lower court ruling which said its delivery workers should be considered staff. On Tuesday, appeal …
Spain Prepares Labor Laws that Could Force Food Delivery Apps to Employ Gig Workers
“The Spanish government is preparing strict labor law changes that could mean food-delivery platforms have to formally employ the couriers they rely on. Under rules expected to be proposed as …
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UK: The (Other) Major Victory for London Uber Drivers: Supreme Court Clarifies “Working Time”
“As has been widely reported, the British Supreme Court ruled today that London Uber drivers are “workers,” and not independent contractors, within the meaning of British law. Accordingly, these drivers are entitled …