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Deliveroo's Italian arm to pay workers 40% more after labour exploitation probe
(Removes reference to riders "employed by" Deliveroo in paragraph 5, no other changes to text.) MILA...
28th August, 2026
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UN labour organisation sets first international employment standards for gig workers
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25th February, 2026
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Judge orders Glovo's Italian food delivery arm to 'regularise' its workers
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19th February, 2026
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8th August, 2024
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(Reuters) – Shares of Uber Inc, Lyft Inc and Doordash Inc fell about 10% on Tuesday on fears that a...
11th October, 2022
Business
Should you be self-employed? Today’s gig economy says yes.
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5th October, 2022
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Deliveroo’s UK riders win collective bargaining rights under union deal
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12th May, 2022
Business
Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch court
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