May 2023 - UK - Half of UK gig economy workers earn below minimum wage, study reveals

More than half of gig economy workers in the UK earn less than the minimum wage, with a quarter reporting that their work puts their safety at risk.

In a study led by the University of Bristol, gig economy workers were asked to report their earnings and working conditions: 52% of respondents reported earning less than the minimum wage, with the median respondent earning £8.97 an hour – 53p less than the minimum wage, which was £9.50 at the time of the research.

More than 75% also reported experiencing work-related insecurity and anxiety.

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