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Criticism Mounts as Urban Outfitters Faces Gig Wage Issues

1/31/2026

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Urban Outfitters, Dreams, and Royal Parks cafes face criticism for using Temper, risking workers earning below minimum wage.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) calls for reforms to protect gig workers, citing missing sick pay and holiday rights.
Temper argues it offers flexibility and protections beyond zero-hours contracts, while concerns about loophole exploitation remain.
Temper says it complies with UK law and plans to raise the pay floor to £13 per hour.

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Story summary

Urban Outfitters, Dreams, and Royal Parks cafes face criticism for using Temper, risking workers earning below minimum wage.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) calls for reforms to protect gig workers, citing missing sick pay and holiday rights.
Temper argues it offers flexibility and protections beyond zero-hours contracts, while concerns about loophole exploitation remain.
Temper says it complies with UK law and plans to raise the pay floor to £13 per hour.