Wolt and Couriers Reach Landmark Hybrid Employment Deal

By משה גורלי

First reported by Haaretz · 3 hours ago

What happened

Delivery company Wolt and its couriers have agreed to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit, creating a new "hybrid employment model" that offers couriers some employee benefits while maintaining their independent contractor status. The deal includes a distribution of over 34 million shekels to long-term couriers.

• 01Wolt and couriers agreed to a hybrid employment model settlement.
• 02Over 34 million shekels will be distributed to long-serving couriers.
• 03The model balances employee rights with courier independence.
• 04It addresses challenges of the gig economy and platform work.
• 05Couriers gain minimum wage guarantees and pension contributions.
• 06Flexibility to choose work hours and accept deliveries is retained.

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CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew18 minutes ago

Wolt and Couriers Reach Landmark Hybrid Employment Deal

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew32 minutes ago

Wolt Couriers to Receive $9.5 Million Settlement, Remain Independent Contractors

HamalCenter · Hebrew47 minutes ago

Wolt to Pay Couriers $9.2 Million to Remain Independent Contractors

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Wolt to Pay Israeli Couriers $9.3 Million in Class-Action Settlement

IceUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago

Wolt Reaches Landmark $34 Million Settlement with Delivery Couriers

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago

Wolt Delivery Couriers Settle Lawsuit, Remain Independent Contractors

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Wolt Agrees to $9.3 Million Settlement in Israeli Delivery Driver Lawsuit

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Wolt Agrees to Pay Israeli Couriers $9.5 Million in Settlement

HaaretzLeft · Hebrew3 hours ago

Wolt Delivery Drivers Retain Independent Status with Improved Conditions

TheMarkerUnrated · Hebrew3 hours ago

Wolt Couriers to Remain Independent with Improved Conditions

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