Microeconomics: IB Economics
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Microeconomics: IB Economics
A brief overview of relevant articles for IB, A-Level and Pre-U economists relating to microeconomic issues
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June 3, 2021 3:37 AM
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Hermes couriers claim they were told to accept pay cuts or lose work | Hermes | The Guardian

Hermes couriers claim they were told to accept pay cuts or lose work | Hermes | The Guardian | Microeconomics: IB Economics | Scoop.it
Allegations of exploitative working practices referred to parliamentary committee
Graham Watson's insight:

It has been alleged that courier company Hermes has become the latest high profile company to effectively force pay cuts upon its staff. 

 

One for the Business Management students thinking about the ethics of business. 

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February 4, 2019 3:25 AM
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Hermes in 'ground-breaking' pay deal for couriers

Hermes in 'ground-breaking' pay deal for couriers | Microeconomics: IB Economics | Scoop.it
Workers can choose to be 'self-employed plus' under a deal between the delivery firm and the GMB.
Graham Watson's insight:

It seems that the gig economy is starting to embrace the notion of workers' rights, if this new pay deal between the GMB and Hermes is anything to go by.

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