When is a contractor not a contractor? Roel Gevaers, Professor
in Last Mile Logistics and Supply Chain, University of Antwerp,
discusses proposed legislation that will directly impact postal and
delivery contractors:
Background to proposed legislation targetting sham contracting
/ false self-employment
Legislation only focuses on postal and parcel delivery
drivers
BIPT (postal regulator) will administer the legislation,
meaning gig economy platforms are exempt
Obligations on every postal or parcel company to monitor
contractors / sub contractors
Delivery sector needs to crack down on illicit behaviour
Workload on BIPT
Should existing legislation be better enforced rather than
introducing new legislation?
Different contracting models, including vehicle ownership, and
work for other carriers
How the legislation could change the contractor
relationship
Broad-based opposition to the legislation
Impact on last mile costs
Will delivery companies base themselves in The Netherlands to
avoid compliance with Belgian legislation?
Will the legislation in its current form protect workers from
exploitation?
Heightened interest in electrifying delivery fleets
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