United Kingdom: Lawsuit related to classification of workers (Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, on Behalf of Deliveroo riders v Central Arbitration Committee)
Progress
Current status
in force
21 Nov 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Labour law
Policy Instrument
Worker classification or protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in legal action related to the classification of workers (Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, on Behalf of Deliveroo riders v Central Arbitration Committee)
On 21 November 2023, the United Kingdom Supreme Court ruled that Deliveroo riders are not eligible to form a union or engage in collective bargaining with the company due to the absence of an employment relationship. This decision upholds the origin…
SourceEvent type
civil lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court