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’.
‘False or bogus self-employment is a major reason for low pay’.
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 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
One in seven workers are now self employed
Too much of the increase in employment is down to unstable, poorly paid jobs that don’t take people out of poverty
A new report describes a number of ways local governments in North America have implemented sharing economy programmes. what can the UK learn?
But what would that mean in practice?
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.
The self-employed appear happier and more content than typical employees.
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.