Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers

Government urged to tackle ‘bogus’ self-employment affecting 4m workers

Campaigners want ministers to reform employment status rules and strengthen enforcement so gig economy workers can access statutory workplace rights.

Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers

Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal Andy Burnham is being urged to protect 4 million gig economy workers by prosecuting companies that use widespread “bogus” self-employment practices to deny people their rights. As the…