The CC OO trade union, which has significant representation among Glovo workers, has formally denounced the company to the Audiencia Nacional, claiming that it has implemented a covert Employment Regulation File (ERE) after announcing mass layoffs affecting up to 750 delivery workers. The union argues that the company's layoffs have exceeded 30 dismissals in the last 90 days, which legally necessitates a formal ERE process. They argue that Glovo's actions are not justifiable under labor laws, thereby highlighting potential legal violations and the precariousness of gig economy employment.

This legal challenge comes shortly after Glovo announced its intention to lay off 750 delivery riders, illustrating the complexities of labor relations within the gig economy, where workers are often classified as independent contractors rather than employees with full rights. The notion of a covert ERE suggests that Glovo may be trying to sidestep legal obligations that would typically accompany mass layoffs, leading to rising tensions between the company and its workers.

Moreover, this situation raises broader questions about labor rights in the gig economy, particularly in Spain, as companies like Glovo shift their operational models. The filing of a complaint signifies the growing scrutiny of companies that may exploit loopholes in employment regulations, which could have implications for future labor practices and regulations within this sector.