"Thousands of Just Eat couriers launch legal action to improve workers’ rights", 4 May 2026

More than 7,000 Just Eat couriers are taking legal action against the food delivery company in an attempt to gain better employment rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay.

The employment tribunal, which begins on Tuesday and is set to run until 2 June, will determine if the couriers are classed as workers, a status that comes with improved rights, or self-employed independent contractors.

Judgment is expected later in 2026...

A Just Eat spokesperson said: “In the UK, Just Eat partners with over 70,000 self-employed couriers who choose to work with us for the flexibility and freedom that we offer. When and how often couriers deliver from our restaurant, retail and grocery partners is up to them, and is reflective of their status as self-employed contractors.”

The Just Eat couriers’ legal challenge is being led by Leigh Day, the law firm that last year led a successful employment tribunal action by Addison Lee drivers for rights including holiday pay and the national minimum wage.

This followed a 2024 ruling in favour of Bolt drivers and a 2021 supreme court decision backing improved rights for drivers working with the taxi app Uber...