The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is calling for recognition from takeaway app company drivers . The call is the latest move in the ongoing debate about employment rights in the gig economy . At present , Deliveroo riders are categorised as self - employed and are thus not entitled to rights such as sick pay and the national living wage . If Deliveroo does agree to recognise the union it is likely to be the first collective bargaining agreement in the “gig economy”. Drivers ’ contracts also state that this status will not be challenged at an employment tribunal , a claim challenged by lawyers . Such recognition , which would apply only to those working in Camden , north London , would constitute the first gig economy collective bargaining agreement .
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is calling for recognition from takeaway app company drivers . The call is the latest move in the ongoing debate about employment rights in the gig economy . At present , Deliveroo riders are categorised as self - employed and are thus not entitled to rights such as sick pay and the national living wage . Drivers ’ contracts also state that this status will not be challenged at an employment tribunal , a claim challenged by lawyers . Such recognition , which would apply only to those working in Camden , north London , would constitute the first gig economy collective bargaining agreement .