Lieferando restructuring: layoffs, subcontracting and criticism of working conditions
The Lieferando app still appears unchanged for users, but the company is undergoing major structural changes. Reports indicate that in Austria all permanently employed couriers were dismissed, and in Germany around 2,000 positions are set to be cut as Deliveries are increasingly routed through subcontractors. The moves have drawn criticism from unions and worker advocacy groups concerned about job security, pay and working conditions.
Key points
- Austria: reports say all permanently employed drivers were dismissed.
- Germany: roughly 2,000 driver positions to be cut as the company shifts toward subcontracting.
- Unions and worker groups have criticized the decision and reported strikes/protests in some cities.
Sources & further reading
- German branch of Just Eat to cut 2000 jobs — Economic Times (2025-01-09) — Coverage of the planned job cuts and company statements.
- JustEat Takeaway: mass redundancies at German subsidiary Lieferando — EFFAT (2025-05) — Trade union perspective and condemnation of subcontracting strategy.
- Reports on driver strikes in Hamburg — WSWS (2025-07-17) — Coverage of protests and labor actions.
Context
Lieferando (part of Just Eat Takeaway) faces pressure to reduce costs and optimize logistics amid competition. Shifting from directly employed couriers to subcontractors can lower fixed costs but raises concerns about employment standards and accountability.
What you can do
If you’re affected or concerned: share your experience in the comments below, reach out to local unions for guidance, or follow the linked sources for updates.
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