Work Russian OnlyFans models are being hit by Ukraine war sanctions too When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, the country's OnlyFans creators didn't expect to be hit by international sanctions. Then their accounts were frozen. 10/03/2022
Work Are food delivery apps playing games with safety? Riders for platforms like Uber Eats can earn bonuses doing "quests" against the clock. But a fatal accident suggests there might be more at risk than money. 01/02/2022
Work Deliveroo riders are not employees, Belgian court rules A Belgian court has just denied a group of belgian deliveroo riders the right to be classed as employees but a new proposal from the European Commision could overhaul platform worker’s rights across Europe. 10/12/2021
Europe News New EU rules could turn 4.1 million gig workers into regular employees A proposed EU directive will force digital platforms to ensure their employees have rights such as paid holiday and workplace insurance. 09/12/2021
Biztech news Gig economy: EU prepares new rules which could hit Uber and Deliveroo Companies like Uber and Deliveroo could be hit by draft EU rules for gig workers which would give them employees' rights. 08/12/2021
Biztech news DoorDash comes to Europe in €7 billion buyout of Wolt The two companies are expected to merge early next year, with Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi heading up the American company's international division. 10/11/2021
Mobility Uber 'far behind' on its promise for more electric cars Last year the company pledged that half its vehicles in European capitals would be electric by 2025. It's a long way from reaching that goal. 03/11/2021
Uncovering Europe Is the Gorillas food delivery app the future for Europe's gig economy? Berlin's food delivery app rejected the idea of hiring gig workers. Did it work? 21/10/2021
Work UK Uber drivers strike over low pay and automated sackings The 24-hour walkout organised by the App Drivers and Couriers Union was sparked over claims that Uber is ignoring a Supreme Court ruling giving drivers more rights. 29/09/2021
Netherlands Uber loses court battle over whether its drivers are employees Judges in Amsterdam said the legal relationship between Uber and its drivers has "all the characteristics of an employment contract". 13/09/2021
Work Gig work companies have been slated in new Oxford University ranking Courier service Amazon Flex and cab companies Ola and Bolt scored zero out of 10 for fairness to their workers. How did others fare? 27/05/2021
world news More protection needed for gig economy workers says ILO The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the growth of digital labour platforms. Now their workers need better social protection, says the International Labour Organization. 23/02/2021
United Kingdom UK Supreme Court rejects Uber appeal, ruling that drivers are workers The decision could threaten the car service's business model and could have wider implications for the so-called gig economy. 19/02/2021
USA California follows Europe in bid to regulate apps like Uber California legislators passed landmark legislation that could redefine what it means to work for apps like Uber and Lyft. 13/09/2019
