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Uber wins praise for granting UK drivers worker status
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» LONDON: US ride-hailing giant Uber won praise Wednesday from Britain's government and trade unions after granting UK drivers worker status with associated rights including a minimum wage, sparking hopes that more technology platforms will follow suit worldwide.
Uber wins praise for granting UK drivers worker status
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» LONDON: US ride-hailing giant Uber won praise Wednesday from Britain's government and trade unions after granting UK drivers worker status, sparking hopes that more tech firms will follow suit.
Uber grants UK drivers worker status in world first
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» LONDON: Uber on Tuesday said it is granting its UK drivers worker status, with benefits including a minimum wage -- a world first for the US ride-hailing giant.
Spain declares delivery riders to be staff, in EU first
AFP, Published on 12/03/2021
» MADRID: Spain's government announced Thursday a deal that will recognise riders working for delivery firms such as Deliveroo and UberEats as salaried staff following complaints about their working conditions -- a first in the EU.
Do gig workers deserve better deal?
News, Published on 23/02/2021
» It is common to see uniformed riders delivering food around Bangkok. People have also become accustomed to using ride-hailing apps instead of traditional taxis. Following the coronavirus outbreak, the demand for ride-hailing plunged during the lockdowns, before rising again as social restrictions were eased. On the other hand, demand for food delivery services continued to surge as more people dined at home. Queues outside restaurants, that were once crammed with customers, have been replaced by large groups of colourful platform delivery couriers.
Top UK court: Uber drivers are employees
Published on 19/02/2021
» LONDON: Britain’s top court on Friday ruled that drivers for the ride-hailing giant Uber are entitled to workers’ rights, in a judgement with huge implications for the “gig economy”.
UK top court rules Uber drivers entitled to workers' rights
AFP, Published on 19/02/2021
» LONDON - Britain's top court on Friday ruled that drivers at US ride-hailing giant Uber are entitled to workers' rights, in a judgement with huge implications for the "gig economy".
Trends shaping fintech in 2021
Business, Published on 28/01/2021
» Whether you realise it, fintech innovation is probably playing a role in your daily life. In fact, 73% of Americans say using a financial technology application to manage money is part of their new normal as the Covid pandemic has accelerated the move to digital banking and payments.
Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
AFP, Published on 28/12/2020
» PARIS: Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.
Organising for the future: Nine imperatives for Thai organisations to consider & act now
Published on 23/12/2020
» Even prior to the pandemic, we were seeing a story unfold before our eyes in the business world; one that had happened before, but not in our lifetime. When technologies converge, industries transform, and work is remade.