Summary
Food delivery companies Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat are increasing security checks to stop illegal working by asylum seekers in the UK. They will use more facial verification and fraud detection to ensure only those with the right to work can use their platforms.
Key Facts
- Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat will enhance their security checks to prevent illegal work.
- They plan to use more facial verification and fraud detection technology.
- Asylum seekers cannot work in the UK during their first year or until their applications are approved.
- Concerns arose about asylum seekers using delivery apps to earn money illegally.
- New checks by the delivery companies will be active within 90 days.
- Previously, voluntary right-to-work checks were in place but showed issues.
- The government plans to require all gig economy companies to verify workers' eligibility legally.
- Businesses not complying with these checks could face fines, closures, and other penalties.
