Australia’s gig economy could be reshaped by a finding that a former Foodora delivery rider, unfairly dismissed, was an employee, not an independent contractor. Experts say the ruling last week by the …
Fair Work Ombudsman ill-equipped to handle migrant worker claims: researchers
It’s now well known that Australia has a serious problem with the underpayment of migrant workers. What is less well understood is why so few try to recover their wages. …
Human rights bill to be introduced in Queensland this week
Human rights will soon be enshrined in Queensland law, with a bill to be introduced into Parliament this week. The Queensland act was expected to be modelled on the Victorian …
Uber faces class action in Victoria
Controversial ride-hailing service Uber is facing a class action in Victoria, with around 1,000 taxi drivers backing the move from Maurice Blackburn. The law firm will lodge a class action …
Labor moves to protect gig economy workers
Federal Labor will consider widening the definition of employees to cover gig economy workers following concern employers are exploiting legal loopholes to classify employees as independent contractors. A Labor-led Senate …
Modern slavery laws need fines, Labor says
Big businesses who don’t disclose what they’re doing to stop modern slavery in their supply chains should face penalties, Labor has argued in parliament. Businesses could be fined more than $1 …
Nestlé claims Australia’s Modern Slavery Bill is flawed and will cost customers in the end
Nestlé claims Australia’s Modern Slavery Bill is flawed and will cost customers in the end. https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/09/05/Australia-s-Modern-Slavery-Bill-is-flawed-Nestle
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