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Uber

December 1, 2020

Intrusive technology at work on the rise, says TUC report

The TUC says that Artificial Intelligence-powered technologies are being used for day-to-day line management, performance ratings, shift allocation and deciding who is disciplined or made redundant.
May 31, 2020

Uber drivers’ legal challenge proceeds to Supreme Court

If successful in their case, the Uber drivers could be entitled to an average of £12,000 each in compensation, according to law firm Leigh Day.
May 12, 2020

Union sues UK government over failure to protect millions of precarious workers

The union says government arrangements risk driving millions of workers into deeper poverty and pose a major threat to public health.
May 8, 2019

Uber drivers protest ahead of stock market flotation

With an expected valuation of $100 billion, Uber's founder and management will become fabulously wealthy overnight.
October 30, 2018

Landmark gig economy case against Uber goes to the Court of Appeal

Employment tribunal ruled that Uber drivers are entitled to at least the National Minimum Wage and paid holiday.
May 22, 2018

‘Facebook model’ will undermine fight against global inequality say campaigners

The power of ‘Big Tech’ corporations poses a serious threat to the fight against global poverty and inequality, say campaigners.
January 30, 2018

New poll shows 82% of Uber customers would use an ethical alternative

New polling shows that 82 per cent of Uber customers would be likely to use an alternative service with better rights for drivers.uber
December 5, 2017

London's transport gig economy 'has grown by 82% since 2010'

The New Economics Foundation is seeking to develop a new ride-hailing app, owned by its employees, which would give a fair deal to both drivers and passengers.'
November 23, 2017

Committees publish Bill to end exploitation in the gig economy

The draft Bill aims to close the loopholes that allow companies to use bogus 'self-employment' status as a route to cheap labour and tax avoidance, saying the law must not allow willingness to exploit workers to be a competitive advantage.
November 10, 2017

Uber ruling 'should put gig economy employers on notice'

The Employment Appeal Tribunal today upheld a ruling that Uber drivers should be classified as workers, entitled to basic rights such as a guaranteed minimum wage and breaks.