HMRC alert as workers told 'don't wait' to do one thing
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) urges British workers to download their National Insurance number through its app without delay.
App delivery workers halt activities and protest in Sorocaba
App delivery workers in Sorocaba, Brazil, have initiated a protest against local legislation affecting their working conditions.
It is #FAKE that Lula's government wants to tax delivery app workers at R$ 10 per delivery
Claims that Lula's government intends to tax delivery app workers R$ 10 per delivery have been debunked as false; instead, there is a proposal to establish a minimum payment to the workers.
Motorcyclists to receive risk bonus from April, but app delivery workers are excluded
The Brazilian Ministry of Labor has included motorcyclists as dangerous job professionals to receive a 30% risk bonus starting April 3rd, but app delivery workers are not included.
Transport app bill: meeting ends without agreement on minimum value of rides and deliveries
A government meeting concerning a bill regulating app-based work ended without consensus on minimum payment for transport and delivery workers.
Regulation of work by apps: Motta holds meeting with ministers and rapporteur on Tuesday to seek agreement
Brazilian Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta is convening a meeting with government ministers and legislators to negotiate a regulatory framework for app-based work.
Minimum Value per Ride or Delivery Is a Sensitive Point in the Regulation of Apps
The minimum value per ride or delivery proposed in Brazil's regulation of app work is facing criticism from workers and companies alike.
Reporter of the apps project considers setting regional floors for workers
Deputy Augusto Coutinho is exploring the possibility of establishing minimum fare thresholds for app workers based on regional differences in Brazil.
Deputies discuss adjustments to the bill regulating app-based work
Lawmakers in Brazil are considering changes to a bill that would regulate the work of drivers and delivery personnel working through apps, raising concerns over the classification of workers and potential employment disputes.
Striking Starbucks workers urge customers to delete coffee chain’s app
Starbucks baristas on strike are urging customers to delete the company's mobile app to support their demands for a fair union contract.
Lula's Message Requested a Platform
President Lula's 600-page message emphasizes three main objectives for the legislative year, reflecting on past inactions, particularly regarding workers' rights in the app market.
Caixa makes calamity withdrawals available for residents of Rio Claro
From Tuesday (03), workers in Rio Claro (RJ) can request disaster-related withdrawals from the FGTS due to storms that affected the city, available through the CAIXA FGTS app until May 3, 2026.
Regulation of apps advances with support from Lula and right-wing parliamentarians
The proposal to regulate app-based workers, gaining bipartisan support from Lula's government and opposition lawmakers, has frustrated industry companies expecting a more business-friendly outcome.
Obsidian & Claude Code: The New Super Assistant for Knowledge Workers
Anthropic launches Claude Code, a tool for knowledge workers that combines with the free note-taking app Obsidian to create a research assistant superior to traditional chatbots.