Two big UK tobacco companies have failed to persuade the high court to strike out a case against them that alleges they are responsible for the exploitation of Malawian farming …
Wolt set for legal fight over couriers’ employment status
Finland-based food delivery service Wolt intends to continue treating couriers as entrepreneurs and not employees, despite objections from the Regional State Administrative Agency (Avi) of Southern Finland. Avi has instructed …
UK Court of Appeal confirms Deliveroo riders are self employed
Britain’s Court of Appeal confirmed on Thursday that riders for food delivery firm Deliveroo were self-employed, dismissing a union appeal against past judgments on their status. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-court-appeal-confirms-deliveroo-riders-are-self-employed-2021-06-24/
THE INDEPENDENT WORKERS UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN v. THE CENTRAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE
This appeal concerns collective bargaining rights in respect of Deliveroo riders. The Deliveroo service is operated by a company called Roofoods Ltd: I will refer to it simply as Deliveroo. …
ECtHR Judgment: Melike v. Turkey
The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey breached Art. 10 of the Convention in terminating a public sector employee for ‘disturbing the peace’ who ‘liked’ 3rd party Facebook posts …
Greek lawmakers pass labour reform amid protests, strike
Greek lawmakers approved late on Wednesday a labour reform bill that allows employees to opt for a longer working day in exchange for time off, a measure that has sparked …
Tirana Municipal Police Found Guilty of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination in Landmark Case
The Tirana Municipal Police have been found guilty of discrimination due to race, ethnicity, and economic status against Agron Cura, a member of the Egyptian Albanian community. On March 3, …
Germany passes law on tougher oversight of supply chains
Germany’s parliament on Friday passed a supply chain act, paving the way for stricter regulation that will force large companies to pay fines of up to 2% of their annual …
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People v Shell: from ‘corporate social responsibility’ to legal accountability
In a historic victory for climate justice, in late May a Dutch civil court held a corporation liable for the first time for its contribution to climate change. The ruling that the oil …