Latest gig economy News

FOOD DELIVERY WORKERS TO GET WORLD-FIRST MINIMUM STANDARDS ON PAY AND CONDITIONS FROM AUGUST
World-first international convention to protect gig workers’ rights
Opinion Piece | Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group to target serious online harms
New Zealand Government sides with the US against workers’ rights and loses
HEARING ON WORLD-LEADING PROTECTIONS FOR FOOD DELIVERY WORKERS AT FAIR WORK
LANDMARK REPORT ON MIGRANT UNDERPAYMENT SHOWS NEED TO LIFT STANDARDS IN TRANSPORT
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett address: ANU National Security College
Australia Post focuses on investing for the future as it delivers modest half-year profit
A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs
ENTERPRISING AUSTRALIANS DESERVE BETTER: SPOTLIGHT ON SOLE TRADERS
TMI AI: How too much info from artificial bosses can harm gig workers
What a landmark Uber Eats, DoorDash pay deal could mean for delivery drivers and food costs
Australia Leading World With Gig Worker Protections
TRANSPORT WORKERS’ UNION, PLATFORMS PROPOSE MINIMUM STANDARDS
National principles for workers’ compensation and the gig economy now available
Govt must respect Supreme Court ruling and abandon pro-Uber bill
For platforms relying on gig workers, bonuses can be a double-edged sword
Westpac research finds more than half of Australians are embracing the side hustle economy
Menulog is closing in Australia. Could food delivery soon cost more?
NEED FOR GIG ECONOMY STANDARDS URGENT AS MENULOG SHUTS DOWN
ERA Changes Hurt Workers, Pander To Big Business
VIC REFORMS TO TARGET RIDESHARE AND TAXI DRIVERS WON’T SOLVE ISSUES
Yes, government influences wages – but not just in the way you might think
Australia’s visual and craft arts sector likened to the gig economy in new report
Minns Labor Government passes new laws to protect gig workers and owner drivers in the road transport sector
UK businesses face a big tax hike. So what does it mean for workers and the economy?
Minns Labor Government introduces new laws to protect gig workers and owner drivers in the road transport sector
Proximity and prejudice: Gay discrimination in the gig economy
One year of Labor’s world-leading Closing Loopholes II laws
Minns Labor Government releases draft legislation to protect gig workers
Albanese Government’s workplace reforms delivering a better road transport industry
Lowest Average Unemployment In Half Century Under Labor
How gig platforms like Fiverr are reshaping the video game development industry
New book calls for urgent government action to regulate online platforms
Canada Post strike highlights labour struggle over gig economy and precarious work
Pain, psychological distress common in Australian workers: study
UN expert: Growth-obsessed economy creating ‘unseen mental health crisis’ for people in poverty
Union and industry unite in call to extend workers’ comp to gig workers
Increased certainty for contractors coming
Encouraging a four-day working week could make inequality worse
Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences
Minister must listen to Court’s Uber ruling and abandon contractor reform
Closing Loopholes: Changes to workplace laws have started
Right to disconnect among many increased benefits for workers starting today
Today’s Workplace Changes Will Create Uncertainty and Insecurity, Not Jobs
Transport Industry Alliance
Historic workers’ compensation and electrical safety laws enacted
18th DELIVERY RIDER KILLED IN AUSTRALIA SHOWS CRITICAL URGENCY FOR GIG ECONOMY STANDARDS