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Assessment comes with warning that food order volumes may be squeezed as things open back up
Consultation on improving job conditions follows UK supreme court ruling against Uber
From mortgages to pensions, the odds are stacked against those who work for themselves
Uber signals it will try to change regulations rather than simply accept court losses
Companies may no longer be able to profit from grey areas in employment law
Lawyers say Friday’s victory for drivers in the Supreme Court has far-reaching consequences for UK’s labour market
Ride-hailing app now faces having to deal with holiday pay, minimum wage, sick leave and pension contributions
Ramifications of the UK supreme court’s landmark ruling could go far beyond Uber
Company loses $6.8bn in 2020 as pandemic continues to drag down revenue
US regulator says company withheld money given by customers for 2-and-a-half years
Pandemic lockdowns give companies opportunity to expand beyond restaurants
Computer-dictated deadlines and fines for delays are pushing couriers to take chances on the road
Cross-party group of parliamentarians urges the Treasury to implement new proposal
Backers of ‘alternative hedonism’ want us to lead more balanced lives, with time for culture and community
Stimulus deal provides a few more weeks of financial aid but outlook remains gloomy
Food delivery app reduces default gratuity amount following introduction of new employment rules in California
Gig economy companies in California will pass on extra costs to customers
Investor demand for rentals company and other gig economy listings sparks comparisons with internet bubble
Questions remain over profitability and broader impact on society
Sharing economy faces multibillion-pound VAT review as exchequer searches for ways to plug hole in public finances
Meal delivery service will give benefits including sick pay and pension contributions to 1,000 new couriers
A side project alongside your main job could lead to a second income — and a second career
The chancellor failed to send a message to millions excluded from support at the spending review
The industry says most workers want flexibility but critics are demanding regulation
Many have been unable to operate during the crisis and do not qualify for government support
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