London-based law firm Leigh Day and Johannesburg-based Mbuyisa Moleele Attorneys have announced plans to introduce a class action lawsuit against ride-sharing…
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Two law firms have announced that they will initiate an opt-out class action lawsuit on behalf of South African Uber drivers.
This comes after the UK Supreme Court ruled last week that Uber drivers should legally be classified as workers and get benefits.
The lawsuit could cover as many as 20 000 South African Uber drivers.
Two law firms announced on Tuesday that they would move ahead with plans to file a class action on behalf of South African Uber drivers against the ride hailing tech giant s operations in South Africa as well as in London for drivers to be recognised as employees.
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Investors must hold global mining giant Anglo American accountable for toxic legacy of lead poisoning between 1925 and 1974
Residents have some of the highest lead levels in the world – especially in children aged 5 years and younger
‘The horrendous ongoing consequences of mining for Kabwe’s children should convince Anglo American that its human rights policies can only protect the company’s reputation if they implement them properly’ – Peter Frankental
Amnesty International and other rights organisations have urged major investors in Anglo American to hold the global mining giant to account for the poisoning of residents in Kabwe, Zambia.
A group of African and British rights organisations have sent a letter to 10 of Anglo American’s leading investors including BlackRock, Fidelity, JP Morgan, Standard Life Aberdeen and Old Mutual. Anglo American is due to release its annual results on Thursday, 25 February.
Supreme Court s Uber ruling exposes the reality of the gig economy and should act as a rallying call for democracy in the workplace – Richard Leonard MSP scotsman.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from scotsman.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.