Gig Workers Soon to Receive Minimum Wage, Superannuation

As new laws covering Australia’s 500,000 plus gig workers under the Fair Work Commission (FWC) take effect this week, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) has proposed significant reforms that could lead to the establishment of minimum employment standards in these sectors. These proposals aimed at providing crucial protections for gig workers and road transport owner-drivers in the rapidly expanding gig economy, particularly in sectors like “last mile” delivery and broader road transport. The applications advocate for workers to receive notice of termination or payment as a substitute for that notice, aligning with the Road Transport and Distribution Award. They also seek to introduce minimum hourly rates, adjusted for cost fluctuations such as fuel prices, and mandate that companies provide weekly invoices to workers....