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Dec 3, 12:24

Glovo to Hire its Riders After Years of Legal Battles

Following years of legal challenges, Glovo, a Spanish food delivery company, announced it will hire its 15,000 independent contractors in Spain, a decision coming one day before its CEO's testimony in a criminal investigation and raising concerns among riders about their future income and working co...

Glovo to Hire its Riders After Years of Legal Battles

Following years of legal challenges, Glovo, a Spanish food delivery company, announced it will hire its 15,000 independent contractors in Spain, a decision coming one day before its CEO's testimony in a criminal investigation and raising concerns among riders about their future income and working co...

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What are the immediate consequences of Glovo hiring its previously independent contractors?

After years of legal battles, Glovo, a Spanish food delivery company, announced it will hire its previously independent contractors. This follows numerous court rulings, a Supreme Court decision, and the 2021 Rider Law, which Glovo had resisted for three years. The change comes one day before the CEO's testimony in a criminal investigation.

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Nov 9, 19:14

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.

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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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.

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Dec 2, 13:39

Glovo to Hire 15,000 Couriers as Employees Amidst €740 Million Legal Battle

Glovo, facing numerous lawsuits for misclassifying 15,000 couriers as independent contractors, will hire them as employees, incurring potential costs of €440-€740 million in penalties and a €100 million reduction in profitability, following years of legal battles and criticism for violating Spain's ...

Glovo to Hire 15,000 Couriers as Employees Amidst €740 Million Legal Battle

Glovo, facing numerous lawsuits for misclassifying 15,000 couriers as independent contractors, will hire them as employees, incurring potential costs of €440-€740 million in penalties and a €100 million reduction in profitability, following years of legal battles and criticism for violating Spain's ...

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How did previous legal challenges and the "Ley Rider" contribute to Glovo's decision?

This decision comes after numerous court rulings against Glovo for violating labor laws and employing a false self-employment model. The company faces potential penalties totaling €440-€740 million, significantly impacting its financial performance. Competitor Just Eat has sued Glovo for €295 million, claiming unfair competition due to Glovo's cost savings from misclassifying workers.

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