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Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers

Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workersWorldPing

Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal Andy Burnham is being urged to protect 4 million gig economy workers by prosecuting companies that use widespread “bogus” sel…

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