Gig economy is ‘extreme exploitation’ says British film director Ken Loach

Gig economy is 'extreme exploitation' says British film director Ken Loach

The director said the term concealed abuse of workers by businesses using zero-hours contracts, which do not specify set working hours or guaranteed income

By Sonia Elks

LONDON, Oct 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Workers on zero-hours contracts are victims of "extreme exploitation", British film director Ken Loach said on Monday, ahead of the release of his new film exploring the human impact of the "gig economy".The 83-year-old director said the term concealed abuse of workers by businesses using zero-hours contracts, which do not specify set working hours or guaranteed income.His latest film "Sorry We Missed You", released in Britain on […]

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