Hey there, foodies and future leaders! 🍜 Ever wondered about the folks who get your favorite noodles to you in record time? Well, China's stepping up big time to support our delivery heroes! 🚀
The Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP), China's top legal body, just announced they're beefing up legal protections for food delivery workers and other gig economy champs. Since February, they've handled over 120 public interest litigation cases to safeguard these on-demand workers. That's a huge win for those hustling hard to keep us fed and moving! 🙌
But wait, there's more! The SPP isn't just stopping at food delivery. They've urged internet giants to tweak those pesky algorithms that overload workers with too many orders in too little time. No more racing against the clock unrealistically! ⏰
And shoutout to the ladies! 💃 Since February, over 230 cases have tackled special rights for female workers, ensuring they get the support they need during periods, pregnancy, and nursing. Empowerment vibes all around! 🌟
Wage theft? Not on their watch! 🔒 In the past six months, over 420 cases were prosecuted for withholding wages, leading to workers receiving more than 54 million yuan (that's about $7.56 million USD) in back pay. Cha-ching! 💰
It's moves like these that show how important every individual is in the big picture. So next time your meal arrives hot and fast, give a nod to the riders and the changes making their lives better! 🚴♀️❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
