While the code aims at the high-profile on-demand tech startups, its origins are in the alliance’s more traditional constituency of house cleaners, nannies and caregivers. In recent years, new on-demand companies have disrupted that sector. “We found that people in the gig economy have similar issues to those we’ve been dealing with for a long time for domestic workers, such as no benefits,” Shah said. “We realized we have a wealth of expertise and perspective on what workers need and want.” … [Read more...] about 2 new initiatives call for benefits, safety net for gig workers
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Spain says ‘we can’t be Europe’s sea rescue service’: Second EU stand-off on migrants as Madrid REFUSES to take 230 from NGO boat – forcing Italy to cave in and accept some despite deputy PM’s claim to have halted ‘invasion’
'Consistent with the key principle of our immigration proposal - that those who land on the shores of Italy, Spain, Greece or Malta are landing in Europe - Italy will do its part and welcome some of the migrants who are on board the Lifeline', said Conte. … [Read more...] about Spain says ‘we can’t be Europe’s sea rescue service’: Second EU stand-off on migrants as Madrid REFUSES to take 230 from NGO boat – forcing Italy to cave in and accept some despite deputy PM’s claim to have halted ‘invasion’
‘Credibility Like Virginity, Easy to Lose’: Italian Education Minister Under Barrage of Sexist Abuse
"I remind you minister that school requires credibility and seriousness. And credibility is like virginity: easy to lose, difficult to maintain, and impossible to recover." While Lucia Azzolina, who now has police protection, did not immediately hit back at the senator, as her time has been spent working out measures to get Italy's students back into class, while ensuring adequate protection against COVID-19, senators in her Five Star party have demanded that Giuseppe Moles apologise. … [Read more...] about ‘Credibility Like Virginity, Easy to Lose’: Italian Education Minister Under Barrage of Sexist Abuse
Pizza Express to reopen 13 branches today for delivery only – see the full list
But the past few weeks has seen hundreds slowly begin to reopen - see our full list of the food chains and businesses open now including McDonald’s and Dunelm. … [Read more...] about Pizza Express to reopen 13 branches today for delivery only – see the full list
Coronavirus: Italian minister Azzolina targeted with sexist abuse
Ms Azzolina did not hit back at the senator - her social media posts have focused on her plans to get Italy's students back into class, while ensuring that protection against coronavirus is in place. Unlike some other countries, Italy is delaying the reopening of schools until September. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Italian minister Azzolina targeted with sexist abuse
