Tag #Worker Classification

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Uber Eats Under Investigation in Spain for Labor Law Compliance

The Spanish labor inspectorate is investigating Uber Eats for potentially violating the 2021 rider law by employing independent contractors, while competitors Glovo and Just Eat use salaried employees; this follows similar investigations of Uber Eats' previous all-contractor model and Glovo's eventu...

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Glovo's Troubled Transition to Direct Employment in Spain

Facing legal action for using false freelancers, Glovo announced a new labor model in Spain on December 2, 2024, but unions allege it is using subcontracting firms and offering outdated contracts, leading to ongoing investigations and disputes.

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theguardian.com
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US Government Intensifies Crackdown on Gig Economy

The US government, through the IRS and Department of Labor, is increasing scrutiny of the gig economy, impacting 64 million freelancers who contribute nearly $1.3 trillion annually to the US economy, due to concerns about tax compliance and worker classification.

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Deliveroo Ordered to Reinstate Driver, Pay €93,000 in Back Wages

A Paris appeals court ruled that Deliveroo engaged in disguised employment for nine delivery drivers between 2017 and 2022, ordering the reinstatement of one driver fired for health reasons and the payment of €93,000 in back wages, representing a significant legal victory for gig workers and potenti...

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theguardian.com
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California Ride-Share Drivers Protest Uber, Lyft Over Tens of Billions in Alleged Wage Theft

Ride-share drivers in California staged protests against Uber and Lyft on Wednesday, demanding payment of tens of billions of dollars in alleged unpaid wages stemming from wage theft claims filed by at least 250,000 drivers between 2016 and 2020, as negotiations continue next week.

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