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Overhaul planned by main opposition party could backfire and end up harming employees and bosses, say executives
Umbrella union body says most employees on zero-hour contracts have been ‘stuck’ in same job for a year or more
Also in this newsletter: UK inflation holds steady, LNG demand to soar, the uninsurable world
Ride-hailing company’s stock surges more than 60% before correction to margin growth outlook for 2024
Ride-hailing company seeks to please investors following renewed focus on profitability
Plus, a very large taxi company becomes profitable
You’re a full-time Uber driver with two kids and a mortgage Can you earn enough to pay the bills — and make more than other players?
Industrial action expected in the US, Canada and the UK in crucial parts of the gig economy
The German food order group garnered a less than expected £77mn from institutional investors for its minority stake
Deal pushes ride-sharing and delivery groups such as Uber and Deliveroo to improve conditions
Nicolas Schmit argues ensuring better staff conditions at groups like Uber and Deliveroo will not kill gig economy model
Maximising the freelance-rider problem
IWGB union loses landmark gig economy case in which it had also sought collective bargaining rights
Instacart and Amazon show shopping habits are hard to break, especially in the US
Group delivers more than half a billion orders per quarter but reported a net loss of $75mn
Companies silent on questions about treatment of workers
Italy has shown it is possible to give workers a measure of protection without destroying the platform model
Brussels starts negotiations on final text of legislation to improve conditions for workers
Rule changes have led to increasing numbers of freelancers joining unregulated schemes
I paid money to someone pretending to be my supplier
Rules expected to be introduced next year will clarify how far protections such as sick pay and minimum wages will apply
Member states agree to rules that could give employment benefits to Uber drivers and food delivery riders
Too many new rules will fuel the burgeoning legal and compliance industry, which is not the kind of growth the UK needs
US-based rapid grocery app feels the squeeze on demand after lockdown-driven boom
Group previously sought to set itself apart in UK by moving away from gig economy
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