Labor reworks casual rules, gig economy changes in amended IR Bill
The Albanese government has scrapped its plan to impose civil penalties for breaching some casual work rules, and offered assurances that 'employee-like' gig workers will not count as full employees, in a fresh round of amendments to its IR Bill.
Shark Tank Australia recap: The Laundry Lady cleans up with record-breaking $1 million deal
The Laundry Lady, founded in 2012, is a platform providing busy households, businesses, and residential facilities with laundry pick-up services.
COSBOA fears ’employee-like’ rules could come for all contractors, despite Burke’s assurances
Small business representatives have issued a broad-scale rejection of the federal government's latest industrial relations reform package, despite Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations assuring entrepreneurs proposed changes to "employee-like" work will not encroach on "genuine small business".
Australian gig workers could lose jobs if ‘employee-like’ reforms push too hard, Uber warns
Australian workers could lose their jobs if new employee-like standards are thrust on the gig economy, rideshare and delivery giant Uber says.
The gig economy has entered the traditional workplace with Coles’ Uber Eats deal
The Coles partnership is a significant development that will see Uber Eats drivers working inside the supermarket alongside traditional employees and customers.
Melbourne restaurants were urged not to use Deliveroo Australia over high commissions
Representatives for one of Melbourne's most prominent dining districts actively discouraged restaurants and cafes from using Deliveroo Australia before its collapse.
Restaurants blindsided by sudden Deliveroo Australia collapse ahead of dinner rush
The 14,000 Australian restaurants using Deliveroo Australia as a delivery partner learned the company had ceased operation at the same time as riders and diners.
Deliveroo set to “imminently” close Australian operations in shock shake-up to food delivery sector
Food delivery platform Deliveroo says it will permanently cease operations in Australia, with the company declaring it "cannot reach a sustainable and profitable scale" without significant new investment.
Workplace loyalty is dead — here’s what’s replaced it
With workplace loyalty on the wane, what can we use to keep our teams intact and engaged?
Sherpa CEO: The Fair Work Commission must set minimum standards for the gig economy
The Fair Work Commission needs to set enforceable standards to ensure rogue operators are blocked from entering the market, writes Sherpa CEO Duncan Brett.
Gig economy player Mable to boost superannuation options as Tony Burke lashes the entire sector
Care work platform Mable will "simplify" opt-in superannuation deductions for gig workers as the government readies its own reform agenda.
What rapid deliveries really mean for the supermarket staff who fill the orders
In supermarkets that offer on-demand home delivery, the work of the personal shopper takes on a faster pace.
