Analysis of Deliveroo riders’ session earnings show many fall under minimum wage
The spotlight has turned in recent weeks to the gig economy and how ‘workers’ are treated. In February, the SMB employment team commented on the Supreme Court ruling against Uber and how its implications could totally recognise the gig economy.
Stephen Shotnes supported the TBJI on their investigation which appears ahead of Deliveroo’s anticipated £8.8 billion stock market flotation. Stephen said: “I am very pleased to have assisted TBIJ on their important investigation into the financial realities of life in the gig economy for many Deliveroo drivers.”
The investigation was reported in the Mirror and ITV and the story was also picked up by various other media outlets in the UK and overseas. Full details of the investigation can be read here.
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9th April 2021 Tech, IP & Digital Rights
What is the UK law for prize competitions and sweepstakes rules
What is the current Legal Position around promotions?
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2nd February 2021 Media
SMB advises on the production and financing of new film “Save The Cinema” for Sky Cinema starring Samantha Morton, Tom Felton and Jonathan Pryce
SMB’s Media Team have advised FAE Film and Television Limited on the production and financing of new film Save The Cinema for Sky Cinema.
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21st January 2021 Dispute Resolution, Media & Communications Disputes
All in on blackjack.com pays off with big win
In a judgment handed down on Tuesday 19th January, SMB won a claim to recover the domain name blackjack.com on behalf of our client, Hanger Holdings.
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