A review into food courier contracts is still ongoing over four months after the state employment agency questioned their legality. The issue surrounding the independent contractor model was made apparent last November after a drop in hourly rates at one food courier company sparked backlash amongst drivers, many of whom are third-country nationals, ending with one being suspended temporarily and another being fired.
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