UK consumer group Which? is suing Qualcomm in the UK over anti-competitive practices relating to inflated smartphone prices. If the action is successful millions of UK iPhone users could receive a payout of between £5-£30.
TWU national secretary Michael Kaine said on February 20 that the court ruling is “unequivocal” and that it has “implications for Australian law”. Gig economy workers have rights, he said.
The TWU wants the government to legislate to recognise the rights of rideshare drivers and food delivery riders. It said the need is urgent because of “delivery riders dying on the roads and rideshare drivers being ripped off”. The union wants an independent tribunal to ensure workers have the rights and protections they are entitled to.
The TWU, rideshare drivers and food delivery riders visited federal MPs on February 22 to discuss the British court decision.
A UK court ruling that jeweller Nirav Modi does have a case to answer before the Indian courts in relation the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case clears the legal pathway to the diamond merchant's extradition, with the Westminster Magistrates' Court judgment now making its way to the desk of British Home Secretary Priti Patel for a sign off.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
On February 19, 2021, in a landmark decision that may have lasting effects on the gig economy, the United Kingdom Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Uber drivers are workers and are not self-employed contractors, and, as such, are entitled to certain rights, including minimum wage, holiday pay and rest breaks, among other benefits and protections.
Factual Background
The UK Supreme Court’s decision concludes nearly five years of litigation between Uber and a small group of former drivers. These Uber drivers entered into partner agreements with Uber to drive passengers who were located through the Uber app. The partner agreements describe the drivers as self-employed independent contractors. These drivers claimed that they were workers and were entitled to employment rights and protections. In 2016, an employment tribunal ruled in favor of the drivers. Upon appeal, an employment appeal tribunal and court of appeal (by a majority de
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