After recently adopting a similar approach in other European countries, the mobile app-based home food delivery giant Just Eat is starting to end its practice of paying per completed job. This gig economy arena revolution means Just Eat drivers can earn at least the minimum hourly wage and enjoy social benefits rights. Between now and March, more than 1,000 employment contracts will be created in London, be they part-time, full-time, or zero hour contracts (i.e. those that guarantee neither working time nor wages). However, trade unions are unhappy that the delivery workers will be employed via a temporary employment agency.
On 09 December, Just Eat announced that delivery drivers will be able to opt for an employment contract guaranteeing them new rights including paid leave, sick leave, parental leave, as well as company contributions to a pension fund, instead of the former employment arrangement of being paid by the job. Just Eat managing director for the UK, Andrew Kenny stated, “We believe it is our responsibility to offer couriers a wide range of working options and benefits. From our experience in other...
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