The Labour Ministry, trade unions and employer’s associations have agreed to a law improving the rights of food delivery workers employed by global digital platforms like Deliveroo, granting them the status of ‘permanent staff instead of self-employed. The new legislation aims at improving the working conditions of food delivery workers, which is currently characterised by low salaries, long working hours, and reduced labour rights.
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