Policy Brief – Relation between labour and Immigration policies in the Production of Irregular Migrant Work in Spain. The case of food delivery

The food delivery sector in Spain has undergone a significant transformation since the emergence of digital platforms such as Glovo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat. These platforms have redefined the organisation of a specific labour market sector, introducing algorithmic management, flexible scheduling, and low entry barriers. While these features have facilitated rapid sectoral growth, they have also exposed critical regulatory blind spots, particularly at the intersection of labour and immigration policies.