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Italy: Food Delivery Company Placed Under Judicial Administration - The Reason

Published February 25, 2026, 17:10
Italy: Food Delivery Company Placed Under Judicial Administration - The Reason

The Milan prosecutor's office has placed the food delivery company Deliveroo under judicial administration due to allegations of economic and labor exploitation of its riders. According to the prosecution, the pay of approximately 20,000 riders across Italy is very low, below the poverty line, and the company does not respect labor conditions. The investigation was based on testimonies from workers reporting extremely low wages and excessive working hours. The prosecution estimates that workers should earn at least 7,000 euros more per year. A similar case is also underway for the company Foodinho (Glovo).