High Court backs businesses in “groundbreaking” cases on contractor rights
It will be easier for businesses to hire workers as independent contractors, rather than having to offer the full benefits of employment, after two High Court rulings handed down yesterday.
Outsourcing your experts: Why engage local suppliers
One of the biggest ongoing struggles for business owners is finding and hiring the right talent for short or contract jobs. So, what are the top five benefits of sourcing experts from your local pool of suppliers?
Full-time works: Why the unrelenting pandemic is actually a reason against hiring contractors
Hiring contractors can seem like a great solution for small-to-medium businesses. However, there’s a problem with this approach.
ATO to “shift the dial” back to traditional compliance activities, but will still support small businesses doing it tough
The ATO is turning its attention back to “more traditional activities” in its dealings with businesses, including by recommencing audits.
Delivery drivers in the gig economy are earning $10 an hour on average after costs: Survey
Delivery drivers in the gig economy are earning as little as $10.42 an hour on average, according to a new Transport Workers Union survey.
Drivers call for wait-time pay as Woolworths ropes in Uber to meet skyrocketing delivery demand
Woolworths has contracted Uber to contract drivers to deliver groceries amid skyrocketing e-commerce demand due to the coronavirus crisis.
Ola’s boss says competition with Uber boosts driver earnings — but contractors are using multiple platforms to make ends meet
As multinationals such as Ola compete for Australia's rideshare market, contractors operating within the platforms say it's become harder to make ends meet.
Fair Work on tour: Sham contracting crack down at Storm versus Cowboys
Fair work inspectors have rocked up at Rugby matches across the country over the last week to check if cleaning companies are engaging in sham contracting.
The alternative workforce: Expert360’s Bridget Loudon on why startups shouldn’t necessarily be hiring
We all know how important the first few hires are for a startup. But, what if those high-pressure hires didn’t have to be hires at all?
FWO drops legal case against Foodora despite saying it was “important” for courts to consider
The Fair Work Ombudsman has put a stopper in its litigation of collapsed food delivery company Foodora, saying it was unlikely to recoup entitlements.
Employers warned: Cash-in-hand tax “loophole” closing after black economy blitz
Employers paying cash-in-hand are being warned their tax deductions will be going out the window from 1 July amid an ongoing black economy crackdown.
Learning from Foodora: How should gig-economy workers be defined?
Foodora might be the first of many food-delivery industry victims, hinting at the evolving nature of the Australian gig economy.