Could a Supreme Court decision have huge implications for workers in the gig economy?

<p>In a decision that has important implications for workers in the gig economy here, a Supreme Court ruling last week found that delivery drivers for a pizza restaurant should be treated as employees and not contractors.</p><br><p>Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times Work Correspondent Emmet Malone and employment solicitor Anne O’Connell to tease out the potential ramifications for businesses and workers alike.</p><br><p>And after Web Summit’s CEO Paddy Cosgrave decision to step down from his role following his comments on the Israel-Hamas war, what could that mean for Portugal’s business-friendly image and Lisbon’s tourism economy? Lisbon-based journalist Jair Rattner gives his thoughts.</p><br><p>Produced by John Casey, with JJ Vernon on sound.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>