In a case that the union FNV brought against Deliveroo, the court ruled on appeal that Deliveroo riders are covered by the collective agreement for the transport sector. The verdict comes after another appeal case ruled that the riders are employees and not freelancers, as Deliveroo claims. Due to the judge’s ruling, the riders are entitled to, among other things, a fixed hourly wage, allowances and holiday pay, and their wages are to be paid during waiting times, illness and days off.
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