Trade union GMB has begun legal proceedings against Hermes on behalf of eight couriers , claiming that the courier firm is denying them basic rights by classing them as self - employed . Self - employed status means the drivers do not get holiday pay or the national living allowance . Back in 2016, the GMB won a separate case against Uber, granting drivers worker status along with the rights that go with it. " The case followed a similar one against them brought by law firm Leigh Day and a successful GMB case against Uber in 2016 , in which drivers were granted worker status and associated rights .
Trade union GMB has begun legal proceedings against Hermes on behalf of eight couriers , claiming that the courier firm is denying them basic rights by classing them as self - employed . Self - employed status means the drivers do not get holiday pay or the national living allowance . The case followed a similar one against them brought by law firm Leigh Day and a successful GMB case against Uber in 2016 , in which drivers were granted worker status and associated rights .