Neowin News Feed for: Self-employed

European Commission decides to go after ‘precarious' side-hustle gig economy jobs

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:24:01 +0000

The European Commission is working on a new Directive that'd re-classify many self-employed people as workers making them eligible for a range of benefits such as sick pay and the minimum wage. Read more...

After a 5-year battle, Uber recognises drivers as employees

Paul Hill — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:16:01 +0000

Uber has agreed to consider its drivers as employees. They will not be considered full-time workers but will earn minimum wage when driving passengers, get sick pay and holiday time, and a pension. Read more...

UK's Supreme Court says Uber drivers are employees

Paul Hill — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:20:02 +0000

Uber has lost its appeal at the UK's Supreme Court. It means that a group of 25 Uber drivers will now be considered employees of the firm meaning they're entitled to paid holidays and rest breaks. Read more...

UK court to decide whether Uber drivers are employees

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:00:01 +0000

UK Uber drivers will learn next Friday whether or not they're considered to be self-employed or employees of the ride-hailing firm. As employees, drivers would get sick pay, paid holidays and more. Read more...

Uber drivers take legal action to fight suspected discrimination

Paul Hill — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:08:01 +0000

Two Uber drivers and the App Drivers & Courier Union has taken the ride-hailing firm to court to try to learn whether the service's algorithms are discriminating against drivers or not. Read more...

London employment tribunal says Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed

Paul Hill — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:38:01 +0000

Uber has lost a case against two people that have worked for the company. A London-based employment tribunal ruled the drivers are workers, not self-employed, and should have workers' rights. Read more...