Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
面對外國不同形式的干預，特區政府定必會全力配合中央政府的反制措施，無畏無懼履行維護國家安全的職責，堅守國家及香港的立場，捍衞國家及香港的利益。
Facing different forms of foreign intervention the SAR Government will surely make an all - out effort to tie in with the Central Governments counter - measures fearlessly perform its duty of safeguarding national security hold fast to the stances of our country and Hong Kong and defend the interests of both as well
主席，我謹此陳辭，多謝。
I so submit President . Thank you
主席，我感謝陸頌雄議員提出今日的動議辯論，以及郭偉强議員和潘兆平議員提出的修正案。
President I thank Mr LUK Chung - hung for moving this motion for debate today and Mr KWOK Wai - keung and Mr POON Siu - ping for proposing their amendments
我會認真聆聽各位議員的意見，同時也想藉此機會闡述政府保障平台工作者權益的工作。
I will listen carefully to Members views . Also I wish to take this opportunity to explain the Governments work on protecting the rights and interests of platform workers
隨着社會和科技發展，加上新冠疫情肆虐，市民的生活習慣和模式有所改變，對食物送遞或運輸服務的需求增加。
The development of society and technology coupled with the ravages of the COVID - 19 pandemic has changed peoples habits and their modes of living . The demand for takeaway delivery or transport services has increased
提供有關服務的平台公司在香港發展迅速，平台工作者的權益及保障亦自然備受關注。
Platform companies providing related services in Hong Kong have developed rapidly and naturally the rights and interests of platform workers and their protection have become a matter of concern
平台公司與平台工作者的合作關係，以及如何保障平台工作者的權益，是提出今日動議辯論的議員及不少勞工團體的核心關注。
The partnership between platform companies and platform workers and the ways to protect the rights and interests of platform workers are the key concerns of the Member moving this motion for debate today and many labour groups
政府對有關議題亦十分重視。
The Government also attaches great importance to this subject
平台工作者一般身兼多職，我們必須先了解他們與平台公司的合作關係，才能釐清他們在個別工作合約下是否享有勞工法例的保障。
Platform workers generally work for several jobs . We must first understand their partnership with the platform companies before we can determine whether they are protected by labour laws under their individual work contracts
數碼平台是新興產業，發展迅速，平台公司與平台工作者的合作關係和條款亦不斷演變。
Digital platforms are an emerging industry . With the rapid development of the industry the partnership and terms between platform companies and platform workers are also constantly changing
不同國家及地區所採取的應對策略和措施皆有分別，但不少共通的處理手法均建基於訴訟而產生的法庭判決，甚至是經歷多番上訴後的終極判決。
Although different countries and regions have adopted different corresponding strategies and measures many common handling approaches have been formulated based on court rulings in litigations or final rulings on cases after repeated appeals
根據以往香港法庭處理涉及自僱爭議的案例，要分辨一名人士是僱員或自僱人士，並無單一準則，而是必須考慮所有相關因素。
According to past cases involving self - employment disputes handled by Hong Kong courts all related factors rather than one single criterion must be considered in determining whether a person is an employee or a self - employed person
在不同的個案中，需要考慮的因素亦不盡相同，而個別因素所佔的比重也沒有一成不變的定律。
Factors to be considered in individual cases differ and the weighting of individual factors is not always the same across different cases
香港至今未有平台公司或平台工作者就雙方是否存在僱傭關係提出訴訟，但從原則上來說，假如雙方實質上存在僱傭關係，平台公司必須就他們在該段僱傭關係下的法定僱傭權益負起責任。
There is yet to be any case filed by platform companies or platform workers in Hong Kong concerning whether an employment relationship exists between the two parties . But in principle if an employment relationship does exist between them the platform company concerned must be responsible for its employees statutory employment rights and interests under the employment relationship
勞工處一直向市民大眾推廣及宣傳僱員與自僱人士的分別，為涉及假自僱糾紛的人士提供諮詢及調停服務，並且積極執法，致力保障合資格僱員的法定權益。
The Labour Department LD launches publicity programmes on an ongoing basis to educate the public on the difference between an employee and a self - employed person and provides consultation and mediation services for persons involved in bogus self - employment disputes . LD also actively enforces the law and strives to protect the statutory rights and interests of qualified employees
另外，我們正研究不同國家及地區就保障平台工作者的權益所採取的政策，以及對香港情況的參考價值。
Moreover we are currently looking into policies adopted by different countries and regions on protecting the rights and interests of platform workers and their reference values for Hong Kong
勞工處與政府統計處亦正商討進行主題性住戶統計調查的計劃，務求掌握平台工作者的工作情況。
LD and the Census and Statistics Department are discussing plans to conduct a thematic household survey to gauge the working conditions of platform workers
主席，我再次感謝陸頌雄議員提出今次議案，亦感謝郭偉强議員和潘兆平議員所提出的修正案及剛才幾位表達意見的議員。
President I would like to thank once again Mr LUK Chung - hung for moving this motion and Mr KWOK Wai - keung and Mr POON Siu - ping for moving the amendments and Members who have just expressed their views
勞工處與政府統計處亦正商討進行主題性住戶統計調查的計劃，務求掌握平台工作者的工作情況。
The Labour Department and the Census and Statistics Department are also discussing plans to conduct a Thematic Household Survey with a view to gauging the working conditions of platform workers
剛才議員要求政府盡快檢視這些僱用模式。
Just now Members asked the Government to review these employment patterns as soon as possible
這些平台工作者是否為相關平台公司的僱員，需視乎他們個別工作的合約內容。
Whether platform workers are employees of the relevant platform companies depends on the terms of their individual contracts
不過，我想強調的是，一名人士的真正身份是否僱員，並非純粹取決於其職位或合約名稱。
However I would like to emphasize that a persons genuine status as an employee does not depend solely on the title of his or her position or the contract
即使根據雙方訂立的合約或協議，一名人士被稱為自僱人士，但彼此實質上存在僱傭關係，有關公司仍需履行其在有關勞工法例下的責任。
Even if a person is described as a self - employed person under a contract or agreement between the two parties but there is the presence of an employment relationship between the two the relevant company still has to fulfil its obligations under the relevant labour laws
有議員指出，平台公司對平台工作者有一定程度的工作控制權，認為他們有機會是屬於假自僱。
Some Members have pointed out that platform companies have a certain degree of control over the work of platform workers and considered that there was the possibility of false self - employment
我亦想指出，任何有意藉假自僱合約逃避向僱員支付僱傭權益的僱主，如果沒有履行其在相關法例下的法律責任，在現行制度下已經需要承擔後果。
I would also like to point out that any employer who intends to evade payment of employment benefits to his employees through a bogus self - employment contract will have to bear the legal consequences under the current system if he fails to fulfil his legal obligations under the relevant legislation
被法庭裁定為僱主的人/公司，除需向被假稱為自僱的僱員償付所拖欠的法定權益及福利外，更有可能因違反相關法例對僱主的規定而被檢控。
Any personcompany determined by the court to be an employer must pay the statutory entitlements and benefits due to the employee who is falsely claimed to be self - employed; moreover the personcompany concerned may be liable to prosecution for failure to fulfil the obligations required of an employer under the relevant laws
為阻嚇有意藉自僱人士合約逃避向員工支付僱傭權益的僱主，勞工處一直採取三管齊下的措施，協助相關人士認清他們與服務公司的關係。
To deter employers who intend to use self - employment contracts to avoid paying employment benefits to their employees from doing so the Labour Department has been adopting a three - pronged approach to help those concerned to ascertain their relationship with the service companies concerned
我們會繼續向僱主、僱員及市民大眾推廣及宣傳僱員與自僱人士的分別，為涉及假自僱糾紛的人士提供諮詢及調停服務，並採取積極的執法行動，致力保障合資格僱員的法定權益。
We will continue to emphasize and publicize the difference between employees and self - employed persons to employers employees and the general public provide advisory and mediation services to those involved in false self - employment disputes and take proactive enforcement actions to protect the statutory rights of eligible employees
有議員提及平台工作者的僱傭保障，並認為他們雖然名為自僱人士，但與平台公司實屬僱傭關係，應將他們納入勞工法例，包括《僱傭條例》、《僱員補償條例》、《破產欠薪保障條例》等的保障。
Some Members mentioned the employment protection for platform workers and considered that although they were considered self - employed persons they had an employment relationship with the platform companies concerned and should be covered by the labour laws including the Employment Ordinance the Employees Compensation Ordinance and the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Ordinance and so on
大家須注意，勞工法例涉及僱傭雙方的權責，故此，任何修訂均需平衡雙方的利益。
It is important for Members to note that labour laws involve the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees and therefore any amendments must balance the interests of both parties
假如把勞工法例的適用範圍延伸至自僱人士，這表示所有僱用他人服務的人也需向對方支付各項僱傭權益。
If labour laws were extended to cover self - employed people this would mean that all those who hire the services of others would also be required to pay them various employment benefits
舉例來說，如果有人使用由自僱人士提供的水電維修服務，也有可能要向其支付相關僱傭權益。
For example if someone uses the plumbing and electrical services provided by a self - employed person they may also have to pay the person the relevant employment benefits
由於這些例子為數不少，有關建議影響深遠，故此必須審慎考慮。
As there are many such examples such proposals will have far - reaching implications . We therefore must consider them carefully
我們聽到議員提議政府應參考海外的經驗，以研究確立平台公司與平台工作者的僱傭關係，讓他們享有僱員於勞工法例下應有的保障。
We have heard some Members suggestion that the Government should make reference to overseas experience and consider establishing an employment relationship between platform companies and platform workers so that platform workers can enjoy the protection that employees are entitled to under labour laws
正如我在開場發言提及，我們一直關注數碼平台工作的模式，亦有留意世界各地如何處理數碼平台工作者的權益和福利等事宜。
As I mentioned in my opening remarks we have always been mindful of the digital platform work mode and how issues such as the rights and benefits of digital platform workers have been handled around the world
有些國家及地區如英國及美國加州，已按法庭的訴訟結果，就個別平台工作者的身份作出界定；但大部分判決只適用於個別興訟人士，並不是適用於當地所有平台工作者。
Some countries and regions such as the United Kingdom and California in the United States have defined the status of individual platform workers in accordance with court rulings; however most of the rulings only applied to individual litigants but not all platform workers in the relevant jurisdictions
另一方面，新加坡及內地一些省市則以非立法的形式，為平台工作者制訂切合他們需要的措施，以提供基本保障。
On the other hand Singapore and some Mainland provinces and cities have taken a non - legislative approach to provide basic protection for platform workers by devising measures suitable to their needs
大家也有提及，國家發展和改革委員會連同國家市場監督管理總局等12個部門，於2020年7月建議探討新經濟平台與工作者間的勞動者權益保障和相應責任。
As mentioned by some Members the National Development and Reform Commission together with 12 departments including the State Administration for Market Regulation proposed in July 2020 to explore the protection of labour rights and the corresponding responsibilities concerning new economic platforms and their workers
及後，市場監管總局連同國家發展和改革委員會等部門，亦於今年7月先後發表兩份《指導意見》，分別為《關於維護新就業形態勞動者勞動保障權益的指導意見》及《關於落實網絡餐飲平台責任切實維護外賣送餐員權益的指導意見》。
Subsequently the State Administration for Market Regulation together with the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments issued two Guiding Opinions in July this year namely the Guiding Opinions on Safeguarding the Employment Rights and Interests of Workers in New Employment Forms and the Guiding Opinions on Fulfilling the Responsibility of Online Catering Platforms to Effectively Safeguard the Rights and Interests of Takeaway Delivery Workers
資料顯示，不同省市正考慮從不同方向保障平台工作者，但步伐不一。
Information shows that different provinces and cities are considering different directions to protect platform workers but they are at different stages
雖然個別地方已訂立法例擴大對平台工作者的保障，但多個省市則仍在探討及草擬階段。
While some jurisdictions have enacted legislation to extend protection to platform workers many provinces and cities in our country are still at the stage of exploring and drafting the relevant legislation
目前，我們正進行統計調查的可行性探討。
At present we are exploring the feasibility of conducting such a survey
主席，其實議案本身牽涉到數方面，除了近日比較熱門的話題，即反制裁立法，由於中央政府方面的擱置或延遲，我聚焦說說其他幾方面。
President actually the motion involves several aspects . Apart from a relatively hot topic in recent days namely the anti - sanctions legislation which has been shelved or postponed by the Central Government I would like to focus on several other aspects
事實上，西方國家對香港的制裁、對國家的制裁已有一段時間，但我留意到除了官方總共7次以新聞發布作回應之外，以及行政會議非官守成員有一次回應，個別議員有一些很簡短的回應之外，本會從來未就有關制裁作出任何正式的回應。
In fact the sanctions by Western countries against Hong Kong and our country have been in place for quite some time but I notice that leaving aside a total of seven press releases issued in response by the Government one response from a Non - official Member of the Executive Council and some very brief responses from individual Members of ours this Council has never made any official response to the sanctions concerned
就這方面，作為代表香港市民立場、利益的立法會，或許會令人失望，為何立法會沒有正式回應，別人制裁我們，"殺埋身"，我們受這麼多傷害，但我們完全沒有發聲，沒有吶喊過呢？
In this regard the Legislative Council might let Hong Kong people down in terms of representing their stance and interests . Why has the Legislative Council not made any official response? . While suffering so much from foreign sanctions that have borne down on us why have we not spoken out or cried foul at all?
今天這項議案是希望就有關的活動作出 回應，亦並非單說制裁，而是包含4方面，包括就本港社會狀況、法律改革及近期政制改革的刻意曲解、不當干預、胡亂制裁及借機炒作。
This motion today seeks to respond to the relevant activities . It is not just about sanctions but rather covers four aspects namely the deliberate distortion improper interference indiscriminate sanctions and exploitation of opportunities to stir up hype in respect of Hong Kongs social conditions legal reform and recent constitutional reform
即使我們暫時不聚焦討論制裁，還有3方面我們可以或應該作出適當的回應。
Even if we do not focus our discussion on the sanctions for the time being there are still three other aspects in which we can or should make appropriate responses
代理主席，當然我希望拋磚引玉，事實上在座也有比我認識更多的議員，甚至我認為坊間有很多所謂的發言人，其實比我們認識更多。
Deputy President certainly I wish to get the discussion rolling by offering my humble opinions to encourage valuable input from others . In fact there are Members here who are more knowledgeable than me . More than that I believe many so - called spokespersons in the community are actually more knowledgeable than us
但事實上，有關的制裁相當混亂，當然是因很多地方"殺埋身"，包括美國兩次立法，即《香港人權與民主法案》及《香港自治法案》，我相信未必有太多同事看過。
However as a matter of fact the sanctions concerned are rather confusing . Of course it is because threats are closing in from many sides including two pieces of United States legislation namely the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act and the Hong Kong Autonomy Act which I do not believe many colleagues have read
再者，所謂制裁的手法有很多種，例如所謂美國總統的行政命令，然後有美國財政部的正式制裁聲明，接着有國土安全部的一些聲明。
Moreover the so - called sanctions have come in many forms such as a so - called executive order of the President of the United States followed by an official sanction statement by the United States Treasury Department and then some statements from the Department of Homeland Security
代理主席，對於這次有關海洋公園的修例，我作為勞工界代表，首先當然會關注旅遊業界從業員的就業機會。
Deputy President being a representative of the labour sector I would certainly be first concerned about employment opportunities in the tourism industry in this amendment exercise relating to Ocean Park
事實上，海洋公園作為重要的旅遊基建，不僅帶來很多就業機會，亦可帶動整個旅遊業，吸納很多遊客。
As a matter of fact Ocean Park is an important piece of tourism infrastructure which not only brings many job opportunities but can also drive the entire tourism industry and attract a lot of tourists
當然，現在的疫情是一個特殊情況，任誰也說不準。
Of course the current epidemic is a special situation which is anyones guess
我們希望疫情過後當務之急當然是要做好抗疫工作日後若有條件通關，相信很大機會是要先做好與內地的通關工作。
We hope that in the future if there are conditions to resume cross - border travel after the epidemic―now the most pressing task is certainly to do well in our fight against the epidemic―I presume that we should first work on the resumption of travel with the Mainland and leave nothing to chance
市民過去很擔心究竟海洋公園營運得好不好，要不就是有段時間死氣沉沉，設施了無新意；要不就是有段時間弄得很華麗，但又變得好像"大花筒"般，過度舉債，以致現在仍然要"找數"，財政負擔甚重，出現過度擴張的情況。
In the past members of the public were worried whether Ocean Park had run properly . It either remained in stagnation with no innovative facilities or made itself look glamorous and yet became a spendthrift raising excessive loans . Consequently now it still has to foot the bill bearing a heavy financial burden with over - expansion
怎樣才能令海洋公園有效益地運作，使香港市民得益，既能創造經濟成果，又能讓旅遊業界從業員有工開呢？
How can Ocean Park operate in a cost - effective manner so that Hong Kong people can benefit creating economic benefits while providing jobs to practitioners in the tourism industry?
今天有很多同事提出了各自的願景，我覺得有數項事情始終要"貼地"，任何成功的主題公園也要"貼地"。
Today many Honourable colleagues have expressed their respective visions . In my view there are several things which must be down - to - earth . Any successful theme park must be down - to - earth
當然，海洋公園本身有很多得天獨厚的優勢，它建於南朗山之上，將整個南中國海、深水灣的美景盡收眼底，亦提供許多多元化的體驗，但可以怎樣發揮呢？
Certainly Ocean Park itself is endowed with many unique advantages . It was built on Nam Long Shan offering a panoramic view of the entire South China Sea and Deep Water Bay . It also provides diversified experiences
其中一點，就是海洋公園的董事局真的要做好市場研究調查，切忌閉門造車，特別是在票價定位方面。
Among others the Board of the Ocean Park Corporation has really got to conduct proper market studies and research . It should never work behind closed doors especially when it comes to pricing . One of the focuses of its reform is the introduction of the pay - as - you - go model
他們其中一個改革重點是增設逐項收費，例如山下會免費開放，當遊客使用園內的服務時，便會逐次收費，而山上亦會設有一道閘，有些是逐次收費，有些則採取全票的做法。
When visitors use the services in the park they will be charged on an itemized basis . In the upper park there will be a gate . Some services will be charged on an itemized basis while some will adopt the pay - one - price model
一個主題樂園最重要的就是要有多些訪客，園內的服務才能做到生意。
The most important thing for a theme park is to have more visitors so that the services in the park will be patronized
劉鳴煒主席之前提到這會是中檔消費，我當時曾說，其實中檔的定位很闊，每個人也有不同的看法。
LAU Ming - wai the Chairman has mentioned earlier that spending will be in the medium end . At that time I said that the range of the medium end is in fact very wide on which everyone has different views
如何可以令大部分市民均能享用園內的服務？
How can the majority of the public enjoy the services in the park?
第二點是外判方面，園方將部分活動外判，希望能做到有多些創意元素，減輕園區的財政負擔，我們是理解的。
Another point is about outsourcing . We understand that the park will outsource some of the activities in the hope of getting more creative elements and reducing the financial burden of the park
可是，其他基本服務， 包括清潔和保安，應該由海洋公園自己聘請員工，不應外判。
However regarding the other basic services including cleaning and security Ocean Park should hire its own staff and should not outsource such services
最後，在一些新增內容上，不論是由海洋公園自己還是新的外判公司負責，也希望能發揮本地創意和特色，鼓勵中小微企或初創人士參與，特別是讓年輕人可以有更多發揮機會，並且要多利用創意科技和藝術科技，因為過去海洋公園有很多遊玩項目都是十分重型的設備，成本偏高。
Lastly regarding the new items no matter whether they are under the charge of Ocean Park itself or under the new contractors I hope they can give play to local creativity and characteristics and encourage the participation of micro small and medium - sized enterprises or start - ups . In particular young people should be given more opportunities to give play to their talent . Moreover there is the need to make more use of creative technology and arts technology because in the past many of the attractions in Ocean Park involved heavy equipment at high costs
我最近參觀了很多藝術科技的展示，當中有些新想法其實只是一些點子，未必需要高成本，卻很好玩和有趣，如果要轉內容，亦會較容易，我希望可以多點使用這些技術。
I have recently seen a lot of arts technology demonstrations carrying new ideas which are actually just some small tactics . They may not be costly but they are full of fun and interesting and change of content will also be easier . I hope that such technologies will be used more often
我希望香港作為一個創意都市，是展示海洋文化最好的平台。
I expect Hong Kong as a creative city to be the best platform to showcase maritime culture
最後，還是同一句，現在當務之急是盡快通關，希望旅遊業可以盡快衝破現時的困境，海洋公園未來的發展便會更好。
In closing I would like to repeat that the most pressing task now is to resume cross - border travel expeditiously . I hope the tourism industry can break through the current difficulties as soon as possible and Ocean Park will subsequently have a better development in the future
我的議案題目是"保障平台工作者的權益"。
My motion is entitled Protecting the rights and interests of platform workers
何謂平台工作者呢？
What is meant by platform workers?
相信大家都知道，現時很多數字平台，透過App應用程式去call不同的服務，大家最常用的可能是叫外賣。
I believe Members all know that these days people will seek various services from digital platforms through their mobile applications . Perhaps the most commonly used service is takeaway delivery
所以，大家看到很多送外賣的朋友、外賣速遞員在街上熙來攘往、"身水身汗"，為大家送上很方便的美食或各種速遞品。
This explains why we can see the bustling of so many food and goods courier workers drenched in sweat on the streets and they are there to provide us with convenient delivery services for food and courier goods
他們的工作其實是辛勞的，但與此同時，現時香港社會上，對這些工作者欠缺保障。
Their work is actually marked by hard toil but at the same time such workers are lack of any protection in Hong Kong society at present
我覺得特區政府在這方面都是比較遲緩，出現了一個沒有調查、沒有規管、沒有政策的"三無"狀態，對那些送外賣的朋友全無保障。
I think the SAR Government is rather tardy in this regard as reflected by the situation with three Noes―no survey no regulation and no policy―and takeaway delivery workers are completely stripped of any protection
因此，我今天在此提出相關的議案，希望社會能夠積極正視這方面的問題。
Therefore I move a relevant motion here today in the hope that the community can actively address the problems in this regard
我自己亦親身體驗過這些工作數天，我們香港工會聯合會亦做了相關的調查研究，去深入了解行業的情況。
I myself have also got a firsthand experience of this job type for a few days . We in the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions FTU have conducted a research study so as to gain a deeper understanding of this industry
其實，在新冠疫情肆虐之下，第一，就是大家可能對外賣的需求多了；第二，很多朋友本來失業，唯有"馬死落地行"香港人的精神從事這些外賣工作。
Actually as the novel coronavirus epidemic rages on first peoples demand for takeaway delivery services has surged; and second many people who have fallen out of job have no alternative but to engage in takeaway delivery services―this has manifested the admirable spirit of Hong Kong people
所以，現在是時候去正視這個新時期的一種新經濟、新的勞動關係。
Therefore I think it is high time that the authorities squarely addressed this new labour relationship arising from a new economic mode in this new era
何謂勞動關係呢？
What is meant by labour relationship?
就是老闆出錢請人，那人為他做了一些工作之後，為該公司帶來一些利潤，主要的風險承擔人就是該公司或老闆，而僱員就是聽老闆的吩咐去做事。
It means an employer paying someone to do certain work for him in order to make profits for his company in which case the company or the employer will become the main risk bearer and an employee should perform his work under the employers orders
老闆不承認這些是勞動關係，不承認這是僱傭關係，在合約上第一句寫明：他們是自僱形式。
But under this new economic mode this is no longer the case as employers do not see to it that this constitutes a labour or employment relationship and they will state explicitly that those people are self - employed in the very first line of the contract concerned
好像表面上，他們工作上很彈性、很自由，是否真的這麼自由呢？
Apparently they have much flexibility and freedom at work . But do they really enjoy so much freedom?
好了，有了這些少少的彈性，是否又等於完全應該要放棄他們在原有僱傭關係中應該有的保障，以及我們勞工法例、《僱員補償條例》等法例下應該有的保障呢？
Well does it mean that they should relinquish all their due protection under a rightful employment relationship and also the due protection accorded by our labour laws and legislation such as the Employees Compensation Ordinance only in return for such little flexibility?
主席，其實現時的情況就是無受僱之名，卻有受僱之實，這就是現時平台工作者的工作寫照。
President the present case is actually that such workers are under de facto employment despite the absence of a recognized employment status
其實這些外賣速遞公司在發展初期，有部分是用直接的僱員或正式的僱員的方式聘請這些送外賣的朋友。
This is the employment reality of gig workers at present . Actually during their initial development some takeaway delivery companies employed takeaway delivery workers under the mode of direct or formal employment
他們做了一段時間，可能多了人入行，或者這些公司發覺如果在合約上將他們寫成自僱人士，可能對公司有好處，不用背負這麼多工作成本，亦不用幫他們買"勞保"，這樣下去就變成他們全部都"假自僱"。
But after engaging in the business for quite some time and probably with many more people joining the industry some companies have come to realize that it may bring advantage to their companies if they classify their workers as self - employed in the contract as they do not have to bear so much operating cost or acquire labour insurance for them as a result . As this mindset persists all their workers have been disguised as self - employed workers
事實上，這些平台公司透過一個演算法管理和控制那些外賣員的行為及服務質素，對外賣員有一個實質的控制權，即是那間平台公司與外賣員之間，是一個控制與被控制的不對等關係。
Actually such platform companies adopt algorithms in managing and controlling the behaviour and service quality of their food delivery workers and exercised substantive control over them . That is to say platform companies and food delivery workers are in a non - reciprocal relationship marked by subordination