Taylor Review not the “game-changer” gig economy workers need, says TUC

Commenting ahead of today’s (Tuesday) Taylor Review into modern employment practices, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“I worry that many gig economy employers will be breathing a sigh of relief this morning.  From what we’ve seen, this review is not the game-changer needed to end insecurity and exploitation at work.

“We’d welcome any nuggets of good news. But it doesn’t look like the report will shift the balance of power in the modern workplace.

“A ‘right to request’ guaranteed hours from an exploitative boss is no right at all for many workers. Especially when they’ll still have to fork out £1,200 to take a case to tribunal.

“The responsibility now lies with Theresa May to listen to those at the sharp end of the labour market. Vulnerable workers need root and branch changes, not just warm words