Worker classification, employee rights, and equal pay are among the issues that require careful consideration in light of recent and forthcoming changes.
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing emphasis on ESG metrics...more
6/25/2021
/ Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Employee Rights ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
Portfolio Companies ,
Private Equity ,
Uber ,
UK
Companies operating in the “gig economy”, using a largely self-employed workforce, have enjoyed enormous growth in recent years and have made popular M&A targets. In the UK, these companies have come into conflict with...more
Companies that operate in the “gig economy”, using a largely self-employed workforce, have enjoyed enormous growth in recent years but in the UK, these companies have come into conflict with long-established UK employment...more