EXPLAINER: What Do Australia’s New Workplace Laws Mean For You?

After securing the support of two independent senators and the Greens, Labor has guaranteed the passage of its contentious industrial relations reforms. Undoubtedly the most contentious issue has been the “right to disconnect,” effectively giving workers the right to ignore any messages or calls from their employer after they have finished work for the day. But what else does the legislation cover? More Laws Governing Gig Economy Workers Parties will be able to apply to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for orders setting minimum standards in the gig economy. These might cover pay, penalty rates, superannuation, payment terms, record-keeping, insurance, and deactivation (the process of removing a gig economy worker from an app)....