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Deliveroo Appeal: Why the Contract Decides Employment Status

Deliveroo Appeal: Why the Contract Decides Employment Statusby: Karen Ansen - Ignite HRPublished on: 10/09/2023

Deliveroo won its appeal, with the driver ruled a contractor and not an employee. The reasoning and the possible implications.

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Deliveroo Appeal: Why the Contract Decides Employment Status

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