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Glovo Ordered to Employ 3,312 Riders as Salaried Workers

A Madrid court ruled that Glovo misclassified thousands of riders as independent contractors, ordering their retroactive employment and social security affiliation. Glovo faces substantial fines and further legal challenges.

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Óscar PierreFernando García PallasDavid Martínez Fonseca

How many Glovo riders were ruled to be falsely classified as independent contractors in Madrid?: A Madrid court ruled that Glovo misclassified 3,312 riders as independent contractors between 2015 and 2018, ordering their retroactive affiliation to social security and employment as salaried workers.
What is the significance of the number of migrant workers without work permits employed by Glovo?: A significant portion of Glovo's workforce consists of migrant workers without work permits, raising further ethical and legal considerations for the company and the Spanish government.
What was the key finding of the labor inspection report regarding the relationship between Glovo and its riders?: The court's decision affirms a labor inspection report that classified the relationship between Glovo and its riders as employment, rejecting Glovo's arguments about rider autonomy.
What legal challenges did Glovo face in trying to dismiss the case, and what are the potential financial penalties?: Glovo's attempts to dismiss the case based on procedural grounds were rejected, and the company faces potential fines of up to 950 million euros for non-compliance with the 2022 Rider Law.
What broader implications does the court ruling have regarding labor practices in the gig economy and the classification of workers?: The ruling highlights the ongoing legal battles faced by Glovo and similar companies over the misclassification of workers, reflecting broader concerns about labor practices in the gig economy.

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