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Delivery Riders Demand Inclusion of Waiting Time in Proposed Compensation Scheme Amidst Growing Concerns Over Gig Worker Protections
The Labour and Welfare Bureau’s proposed legislation to provide statutory work injury compensation for gig economy workers, including food delivery riders, has met with calls for broader coverage from unions and affected workers. While the initiative marks a significant step towards protecting vulnerable individuals in Hong Kong’s burgeoning on-demand sector, key stakeholders argue that the […]
The Global Gig Trap: New Findings Expose Systematic Labor Exploitation and Poverty Wages Among Platform Delivery Workers in Europe and North America
The landscape of modern urban labor is increasingly defined by the sight of delivery workers weaving through traffic in cities like Paris, Bordeaux, and Austin. These individuals, often operating under the banners of global giants such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, serve as the backbone of a multi-billion dollar "gig economy." However, beneath the convenience […]
