Gig economy
The “gig economy” refers to a trend away from traditional employment models towards the use of freelance contractors to fulfil short-term projects or “gigs”. It is becoming increasingly prevalent with the advent of technologies that allow freelancers to bid for or otherwise engage clients on a piecemeal basis. Uber, Airbnb and Upwork are all examples of disruptive technologies that are putting clients in touch with service providers in real-time online marketplaces. These pages cover the “Uberisation” of the economy and the employment status of so-called “gig workers”.
One-HR employment law review (webinar)
Book your place now - 6 December 2018
Barrister Kevin Charles scrutinises the latest developments in employment law including whistleblowing, minimum wage and more...
Employers should act now to mitigate job automation effect
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is set to have a significant impact on pay, working conditions and productivity. Ashleigh Webber reports...
Union urges Uber users not to cross ‘digital picket line’
The IWGB union has a called a 24-hour strike against Uber and is urging the public not use the taxi-hailing...
Delivering business agility: the critical role for HR in fast-growth firms
Organisations strive to become more agile so they can respond to change and deal with external forces as they grow....
Hospitality workers strike over pay and union recognition
Workers at McDonald’s, TGI Fridays, JD Wetherspoon, Deliveroo and Uber Eats are staging a 24-hour walk out today, in separate...
Gig economy: Uber drivers earn above the London Living Wage
New research shows that Uber drivers are earning £11 an hour, 80p more than the London Living Wage.
Using anonymised...
TUC study highlights low earnings and slams ‘sham’ self-employment
Almost half of self-employed people aged over 25 are earning less than the minimum wage, according to new research.
The...
Inquiry into law evasion in gig economy launched
An inquiry into the extent of alleged “employment law evasion” in the gig economy has been launched by work and...
Drivers working in gig economy not provided with safety training
A study into drivers working as part of the “gig economy” has highlighted the importance of businesses treating the management...
Record number of workers on national minimum wage being underpaid
HM Revenue and Customs identified a record £15.6m in national minimum wage underpayment in 2017/18.
More than 200,000 workers were...
How digital trends are changing the role of HR (webinar)
Thursday 18 October 2018, 2:00pm BST
Not a day goes by without a news story highlighting the impact of digital...
Labour pledges to give gig workers the same rights as employees
The Labour party would give gig economy workers the same rights as employees – including sick pay, parental leave and...
U-turn on tax cut for self-employed
The Treasury has announced that it will not abolish Class 2 national insurance contributions (NICs), a policy the Conservative party...
Gig professionals on the rise and HR likes it
Global research into the use of contingent workers – those professionals engaged in the so-called gig economy – shows that...
PwC launches Flexible Talent Network to tap into gig economy
Consulting firm PwC has launched a gig economy platform that allows people to offer their skills for hire without working...
