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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Uniqlo among retailers to stop hiring gig economy workers over employee rights claims

Three major retailers have confirmed they will stop hiring freelance retail workers for their shops, after criticisms over employee rights including pay at the level of the legal minimum wage, rest breaks and more.

Gig economy apps offered staff for hire on a freelance basis which several retail outlets were utilising, but each of Uniqlo, Gymshark and Lush have now ceased employing individuals through these means.

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