Food delivery companies make initial checks on those who want to work for them, ensuring their age and their legal right to work in Britain. Riders work for the meal delivery companies on a self employed basis that gives them a legal right to subcontract deliveries to a substitute. "This includes ensuring couriers are over the age of 18, carrying out basic criminal checks (DBS), and making sure they have the right to work in the UK." The spokesperson said an account holder was responsible for ensuring their substitute met the necessary standards. Deliveroo said it had "a zero tolerance approach" towards any rider who failed to meet their legal obligations.

Source: The Star November 14, 2023 14:45 UTC