A ‘gig economy’ has been described as being ‘a labour market characterized by the prevalence of short term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs.’ Companies like Uber and Deliveroo exemplify the typical arrangement involved in working in this way. Deliveroo riders, for example, are paid per delivery and not per hour. They … Continue reading Uber v Aslam and Ors: Workers’ Rights in the Gig Economy