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People working in the so-called "gig economy", such as Deliveroo riders and Uber drivers, could gain formal employment rights under proposals from the European Commission. A proposed EU Directive would ensure that people working through digital labour platforms are granted the legal employment statu
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Uber drivers have launched a legal case in the Netherlands to force the release of the computer algorithms used to manage their work in a test case that could lead to greater transparency for millions of gig economy workers. The case has been brought by UK-based App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU)
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In the latest development concerning employment status and the rights of those working in the ‘gig economy’, courier giant Hermes has reached agreement with the GMB Union to offer its couriers the option of being classified as ‘self-employed plus’, writes Katie Spearman. &lsq
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