A Legal InsighPhilip Richardson is Partner and Head of Employment Law at Stephensons, a national law firm. He says that, for the majority of consumers who use operations with this kind of online business model, convenience – and not solely price points – can play a major role. Please note: The following is simply a summary of Mr.

Understanding the Gig Economy

As a particularly hot topic in the courier industry, it's important to understand just what it means for operations of your business, regardless of whether you're a self-employed courier driver or a commercial fleet manager. The Work and Pensions Committee insist that the government must work to close such loopholes as a matter of urgency, because not only does it allow for the exploitation of workers, but it also has the potential to reduce tax contributions and create pressure on the welfare state. With 14 years' experience as an employment solicitor, Mr. As a regular guest speaker at business network seminars, Mr. But Mr. Richardson does not believe that affording a self-employed courier driver the same benefits as a full-timer (like holiday pay and sick leave) will actually have a huge impact on the financial operations of large companies like Hermes, ASOS and other online retailers that use a workforce of freelancers. He's of the opinion that many are willing to pay a higher price in return for the convenience of receiving goods delivered to their doorstep.

Even if these companies are utilising freelancers on what equates to a full-time job, a loophole in the law means that they are not required to offer those workers any of the benefits of the traditional employment model. Richardson has extensive expertise across the China Automotive Engine Parts Suppliers board, specialising in negotiating terms and agreements, advising on performance issues, grievances, disciplinary and dismissal matters, restructuring, redundancy and defending tribunal claims.

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