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Ruling will have wider implications for the gig economy

Decision means drivers should receive minimum wage and paid holidays, say lawyers

TENS OF THOUSANDS of Uber private-hire drivers are in line for substantial compensation after the Supreme Court finally confirmed they are workers, not self-employed contractors. Today’s unanimous decision by six judges — the fourth ruling against Uber in as many years — means the app’s drivers are entitled to holiday pay, a guaranteed minimum wage and breaks. But it also has major implications for workers across the gig economy who have been forced to accept bogus self-employed st...

Nottingham MP Nadia Whittome donates part of salary to Nottingham taxi drivers union "They deserve much more than just applause." 10:51, 19 DEC 2020 Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome Never miss another Nottinghamshire story by signing up to our free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or ...