Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2012
Alleged denial-of-service attacks and data misuse
During intense competition among German online food portals, Delivery Hero was associated with allegations involving denial-of-service attacks against competitors and the taking of data from rival services. Police raided the company’s Berlin office and prosecutors pursued charges against management. The reference material does not establish a final judicial outcome.
2010
Courier labor and employment-classification disputes
Delivery Hero’s reliance on app-dispatched couriers has made its operations subject to recurring labor disputes and legal scrutiny over pay, working conditions and whether couriers are independent contractors or employees. The issues have varied by jurisdiction and have sometimes contributed to market exits or operational changes.