How we can end bogus self-employment which condemns millions to a low income
‘False or bogus self-employment is a major reason for low pay’.
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Despite high employment, the economy is not working for everyone
It is no longer generating rising earnings for a majority of the population, and young people today are set to be poorer than their parents.
Deliveroo promotes new gig economy language
Deliveroo are pedalling a new vocabulary to further distance their workers from the idea of employment. In a six page document given to staff, the couriers are described as wearing “branded clothing” rather than uniforms, they receive “invoices” not paytest
Self-employment is booming – but workers are earning less than they did 20 years ago
One in seven workers are now self employed
May brags about record employment — but what are those jobs really worth?
Too much of the increase in employment is down to unstable, poorly paid jobs that don’t take people out of poverty
The sharing economy could be transformational for the UK. So why are we lagging behind?
A new report describes a number of ways local governments in North America have implemented sharing economy programmes. what can the UK learn?
Labour must become the champion of self-employed workers
But what would that mean in practice?
The UK is becoming the self-employment capital of Europe
Whether they are a growing underclass or a sign of the UK economy’s bright future, the growing army of self-employed warrant our attention.
Can the left learn to live with the self-employed?
The self-employed appear happier and more content than typical employees.
Coalition Britain: less Dragon’s Den, more a nation of odd jobbers
As with so many of the coalition’s claims of economic recovery, the seemingly buoyant labour market is hiding a much more fragile picture, writes James Bloodworth.