Labour would abolish Thatcher-era laws preventing workers in the UK from taking industrial action in solidarity with their counterparts in other countries, the shadow chancellor has announced. At an event in …
Deliveroo riders not entitled to collective bargaining, court rules
The UK High Court ruled that Deliveroo riders are not entitled to collective bargaining, as the riders are not classified as workers of the food delivery platform. The Independent Workers Union …
Union threatens tea firms with international court action
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) will move to an international court to take to task tea multinationals for violating Kenyan workers’ rights. Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli claims …
Court rules Addison Lee drivers are workers, not self-employed
Minicab drivers for Addison Lee are not self-employed contractors but workers with rights and are entitled to the national minimum wage and paid holiday, according to the latest gig economy …
High Court Strikes Down Home Office Decision to Cut Support for Victims of Trafficking and Modern Slavery
The High Court today declared the decision of the Home Office to cut weekly benefits to asylum seeking victims of trafficking by over 40% – from £65 to £37.75 per …
Uber challenges ruling on drivers’ rights at court of appeal
Uber has launched a court challenge against a landmark legal ruling that set a precedent for millions of gig economy workers. The attempt to overturn the employment tribunal ruling that the company’s …
Defense Contractor Accused of Slighting Reservists in Hiring
In October 2014, Nathan Kay applied for a job as a pilot at L3 Technologies, a Pentagon contractor that helps conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions around the world. Mr. Kay …
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