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A new study from YouGov and DailyPay reveals the economic challenges facing #QSR workers. See how #EarnedWageAccess can be beneficial in helping employees make ends meet. https://bit.ly/47BzB25

The UKSupremeCourt has ruled that Deliveroo drivers are not workers but are instead self-employed independent contractors. This means that those working in this sector are less likely to be able to access certain statutory legal protections such as paid leave, rest breaks and the right to be represented by trade unions for collective bargaining. The recent ruling was made after an appeal by the IWGB - Independent Workers Union of Great Britain to the government’s Central Arbitration Committee CAC decision that Deliveroo did not have to recognise the IWGB as a representative for Deliveroo workers. The Supreme Court judgment referred to the ability of Deliveroo workers to use substitutes to carry out their tasks as a reason for its decision that they are self-employed.  In response, the union criticised the ‘dangerous false dichotomy between rights and flexibility’, arguing that there is no reason why flexible arrangements such as the option for substitution should prevent drivers from being entitled to fundamental employment rights. Therefore, with an increasing number of people turning to the gig economy for work, it is important to consider how this decision will affect the legal protection afforded to them in the long term. Source: https://lnkd.in/ePZ5GCyr #ABTL #uklawyers #lawstudents #aspiringlawyers

If you expect The Wall Street Journal to do anything but carry all the water for greed, you don't understand that publication's politics. At the same time, there has to be a rebuttal to this bootlicking narrative. The problem is not people making a just wage for their labor. In none of the local or state statutes that this article mentions does it mandate that companies like Grubhub and Uber charge additional fees or raise existing fees for restaurant partners or end consumers. Those were deliberate choices that the companies made in response to attempts to limit their ability to fleece customers, partners, and workers. Rather than take a little smaller slice of the pie, the people in leadership in these companies decided they would rather burn the whole thing down than see the people actually responsible for their companies' success get their fair share. Grubhub is still paying out a settlement for overcharging restaurant partners during a global pandemic. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's compensation in 2023 came to over $24 million. The greed of people like Khosrowshahi, not your delivery driver making $20 an hour, is why fees have skyrocketed and demand has plummeted.

“There are issues not just in payroll investment, but with poor governance and oversight, a lack of centralised human resources operating across faculties, and control over human resources and pay being dealt with by academic managers.” I have talked to many people in the fast food industry, and I have found that they have various views of what is enough for compliance. Fines are not supposed to be the best way to raise awareness, in an ideal world, but interestingly a lot of employers still fail to see the elephant in the room...let us all work together to improve the situation. https://lnkd.in/gpEzh-nA #wagetheft #underpayment #australiajobs #fastfood #minimumwage

Deliveroo PLC (LSE:ROO) food couriers cannot be recognised as workers nor form unions after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the delivery company. Representing the riders' fight for collective bargaining rights were the UK-based IWGB union and the International Transport Worker’s Federation. The IWGB, which has membership among riders for #Deliveroo and other 'gig economy' workers, had fought the case in court since 2017, when the union argued that workers had the right to unionise under European Law.  Food delivery companies have battled hard to establish delivery drivers and bikers as self-employed, which has resulted in some verified couriers engaging in the process known as "substitution", where they are allowed to pick another person to cover some of their deliveries. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/K4mO1052X1M #LSE #ROO

Just imagine … Just imagine that when you wake up and you are used to groceries having been delivered to your doorstep daily and you find that there is none when you open the door with sluggish eyes. Well - an adrak chai without milk isn’t tasting the same. Just imagine that you step out to catch an automobile and you find disgruntled faces around as the roads are filled with people but no public vehicles in sight. Just imagine you go to the Mandi to buy your essentials and you see that the place is deserted and your usual shop is no where to be seen on that footpath. Just imagine that you’ve an exasperated look for the chaos that you’re seeing around with an emotion of frustration, anger, helplessness and yes - complete nervous breakdown when you realise that you’re so dependent on them for your daily chores that you are unable to even think about ways to wriggle out of your misery. Just imagine the life without them … Just imagine them looking at your face with a hope for better working conditions, reasonable working hours and time for recreation. They are called many names. They come in different forms. Labours and workers are used interchangeably to address them. They are your daily sweepers, your security/watchmen/, your house helps (you call them bai, tai, ai….), your pantry boys (chai denewala or wali), factory workers, delivery boy… the list goes on. While every day we need to be sensitive to their well being, today is celebrated in most part of the world as “International Labour Day” to remind us about the daily struggles and sacrifices of people who provide tremendous value in our lives. And yes - if we think we pay a price (wage, salary) to them and hence they’re supposed to be at our beck and call … we need to think again.

#inglesparanegocios #inglesarajuntas #inglesonline #inglesdenegocios #clasesdeingles #clasesparticulares Vocabulary Break even when expenses and income are equal. Wages, hourly pay to part time workers. Double edged sword...a decision that will have good and bad effects. To Squeeze the budget....to lower spending

The UK Supreme Court rules Deliveroo riders aren’t employees, while the EU moves to boost gig workers’ rights. It’s a pivotal moment in the gig economy! What’s the right balance between the independence gig work offers and the need for essential protections? Is there a middle ground? Share your thoughts on this evolving debate. Let’s spark a conversation! #GigEconomy #WorkerRights #FutureOfWork

Food-app delivery workers are becoming more and more frustrated with the tips they are receiving from customers. On social media, people who work for apps like Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes and DoorDash are posting videos of their daily earnings, revealing they can make as little as $3 per order—that’s base wage and tip. But with inflation and the rising cost of living, customers are less inclined to tip on top of the app’s service fees and the cost of the food. Click the link below to read about what solutions folks are proposing to make sure gig workers are able to make a living wage—without relying on tips.👇 https://lnkd.in/gqrEdkUn #FoodDelivery #LivingWage

Riders at Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber strike on Valentine’s Day Thousands of delivery drivers for firms including Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat will strike on Valentine’s Day to demand better pay and working conditions. The strike has been planned for February 14 due to it being a historically popular night for takeaway services. The UK strikes have been loosely organised by the group Delivery Job UK, which on social media said “sacrificing a few hours for our rights is essential, instead of continuing to work incessantly for insufficient wages”. The post added: “Our request is simple: we want fair compensation for the work we do. We are tired of being exploited and risking our lives every day.” A spokesperson for London-listed Deliveroo said: “Rider retention rates are high and the overwhelming majority of riders tell us that they are satisfied working with us. “We are pleased to also be able to offer riders free insurance, sickness cover, financial support when riders become new parents and a range of training opportunities.” Just Eat said it provided “a highly competitive base rate to self-employed couriers and also offer regular incentives to help them maximise their earnings”. Further strikes are taking place in the US and Canada. Deliveroo recently won a legal battle at the Supreme Court which ruled its riders cannot be considered employees and are therefore not entitled to benefits and collective bargaining rights. The industrial action is a blow to the rapid food delivery market, which has struggled to convert growing revenues and customer acquisition into profitable business models. Deliveroo and Just Eat both implemented major job cuts in 2023 as in recent years amid a tech downturn and a decline in the number of people ordering takeaways. There are signs that cost-cutting measures are paying off for Deliveroo, which last August upped its earnings guidance and announced a shareholder dividend. Earnings margins remain thin, however, with the latest wave of industrial disruption only adding to the pressure. #news #uknews #latestnews #dailynews #latestupdates