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".
Coles and Uber Eats reveal on-demand delivery expansion, promising personal shoppers across 500 stores
An expanded partnership between Coles and Uber Eats promises to make on-demand grocery delivery services available across Australia, with the supermarket giant pledging to add 500 brick-and-mortar stores to the app.
Milkrun failed because it was “trying to do the right thing” by employees, union says
Instant delivery startup Milkrun failed because it could not compete against platforms offering riders lower pay and worse conditions, says the Transport Workers Union.
Qantas says multi-employer bargaining could jeopardise flight routes as unions condemn employment “loopholes”
Labor's omnibus industrial relations reform could impose devastating costs on Australian airlines and put the "viability of some services into question", Qantas says.
Qantas flies away from reputational hit, forecasting profits of $1.3 billion and record loyalty earnings
Qantas believes the worst of its troubles have passed, saying flight cancellations and baggage mishandling rates are tumbling after a torrid quarter of grounded services and business customer complaints.
Peter Strong: Discussion on collective bargaining is great, but small business needs protection against union intimidation
There must be better protection of business people and their employees from unions if any discussion around multi-employer agreements is to be entertained.
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.
Qantas admits it’s fallen short of customers’ expectations as executives asked to fill in as ground crew
"Overworked" outsourced ground crew at Qantas and several other airlines could strike next month over a new agreement they claim would see pay cuts doled out to experienced workers.
Uber drivers and other gig economy workers may still remain contractors under Labor’s reforms
There are good reasons to aim to regulate gig economy workers as contractors, rather than attempting to bring them under the umbrella of being employees.
Uber and the TWU have reached a landmark agreement. What does it mean for the gig economy?
Uber Australia's agreement with the Transport Workers’ Union is a statement of principles that re-regulate work in the Australian rideshare and food delivery industry.
DoorDash, TWU sign industry-first agreement on gig economy principles, paving the way for further regulation
The agreement outlines key principles for workers and companies operating in the gig economy while backing the push for enforceable industry standards.
Courier drivers to receive enforceable rates due to “landmark win”
Transport Workers' Union have won a battle to see an enforceable rate of $43.71 an hour paid to owner-drivers of vans with a carrying capacity between 1.5 and 3 tonnes.
