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ECONOMY - GOV.UK

For this research, the working definition is: “The gig economy involves the exchange of labour for money between individuals or companies via digital platforms ...

United Kingdom's Gig Economy: New Regulations and Their ...

The gig economy has taken the United Kingdom job market by storm, offering unparalleled flexibility and opportunities for workers and ...

Rights for gig economy workers - Greater London Authority

Specifically for workers in the gig economy, the law protects you from being discriminated against when being allocated work. There is more information on equal ...

Half of UK gig economy workers earn below minimum wage, study ...

Half of UK gig economy workers earn below minimum wage, study reveals ... More than half of gig economy workers in the UK are earning less than ...

Atypical workers in the gig economy - The House of Commons Library

On 19 February 2021, the Supreme Court gave a landmark judgment in Uber BV v Aslam. The court ruled that the drivers who brought the case were ...

Platform business and labor rights in the UK - Jul 2023 - Gigpedia

THE UK GIG ECONOMY: Platform business and labor rights · The UK's gig workers contribute £20 billion to its economy, making it one of the largest gig economies ...

Labour's New Deal for workers: a triple threat to the gig economy?

The gig economy is a term that describes a labour market where workers are hired to perform tasks on a short-term, flexible basis, rather than ...

May: Gig economy worker research | News and features

Research reveals majority of gig economy workers are earning below minimum wage ... As the cost of living continues to spiral, a new report shows ...

Gig economy | London City Hall

Create a digital service for gig economy workers that analyses expenditure and remuneration data to provide insights that help them understand their take-home ...

Legal challenges and opportunities in the growing UK Gig Economy

It is crucial for businesses to understand how to employ these workers while protecting both themselves and its employees.

Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part one) - HR Magazine

The gig economy continues to be a hot topic for discussion as the UK works on its position on fair work. Dan Cave uncovers the current ...

The gig economy's impact on traditional industries - Fondy IO

The gig economy in the United Kingdom · The number of regular gig workers in the UK is estimated at nearly 8 million, which equates to almost a ...

What is the Gig Economy? - CPD Online College

Almost half (48%) of gig workers in the UK also have a full-time job and by the end of 2022, 7.25 million people are expected to work in the gig ...

Relation of the UK's Gig Economy and Employment Law

As an employer, it is crucial to comprehend the intricate relationship between the gig economy and employment law.

Gig economy: UK Supreme Court adds to developing case law with ...

In late November 2023 the UK Supreme Court ruled that a group of Deliveroo riders aren't in an employment relationship with Deliveroo and ...

Food for thought – can UK gig economy workers go on strike?

The strike itself related to a demand for better pay and working conditions, so is relatively unremarkable in a time where levels of industrial action are at ...

Gig Economy Statistics UK | 2024 Industry Report - StandOut CV

Statistics show that the rate of gig work for those in the economy varies greatly. Over half (55%) of gig workers perform tasks at least once a month, while 12% ...

Blow to gig economy workers after UK supreme court rules against ...

Blow to gig economy workers after UK supreme court rules against collective bargaining rights ... Deliveroo riders do not have the right to ...

What do platform workers in the UK gig economy want?

Findings suggest strong support for labour rights, trade unions and co-determination. The low pay, insecurity, risk and lack of organizational voice that we ...