Клиентов Uber призвали не пересекать «цифровую линию пикетирования», поскольку британские водители с помощью сервиса на базе приложений организовали свою первую скоординированную национальную забастовку. Организаторы 24-часовой забастовки, которая началась…
Uber and CitySprint among gig economy firms to face parliament
Uber and courier firms including CitySprint are to be called to give evidence to a parliamentary inquiry into gig economy companies that have continued to deny workers employment rights despite tribunal rulings. Frank …
Recent decisions in the UK on parent company liability cases show the need for law reform
The UK is home to some of the largest multinational corporations in the world operating through integrated networks of subsidiary companies and complex supply chains. Through their global activities, UK …
TUC: Labour’s John McDonnell pledges ‘gig economy’ rights boost
Labour would extend workers’ rights and “restore the balance of power in the workplace”, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said. He promised more rights for people working in the so-called …
Pimlico Plumbers Ltd v Smith
A useful summary of the holding of the Supreme Court, finding that the plumber at issue was in fact a worker of Pimlico, is set forth in: Amie Tsang, U.K. Court …
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Foster parents and fundamental labour rights
The work of parenting is a labour of love. There is no work that is harder and there is no work that is more rewarding. How many parents have reflected …