Royal Mail Parcelforce subsidiary is embroiled in a legal case over its classification of delivery drivers as self-employed, denying them basic workers’ rights.
The case, led by the IWGB union and solicitor Leigh Day, mirrors the landmark ruling against Uber and highlights systemic issues in the gig economy.
1. Royal Mail drivers sue over classification as self-employed, alleging denial of sick pay and minimum wage.
2. Parcelforce drivers claim lack of control over workdays, hours, and routes despite self-employed status.
3. Drivers face fines for sickness absence, with one driver asked to pay £764 after being unable to work for two weeks due to illness.
4. Complaint includes allegations of decreasing base rates and failure to meet minimum wage standards.
5. Drivers express concerns over exploitation and lack of legal rights.
6. Legal firm Leigh Day aims for a wider group claim, asserting thousands of Parcelforce drivers are affected.
