Greater protections introduced for gig economy workers

A GIG delivery rider at work on the streets if Sydney as Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Murray Watt, officials from the Transport Workers Union and representatives of the GIG economy speaks delivery landmark applications to the Fair Work Commission in Sydney, Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Transport Workers' Union, along with truck drivers, food delivery riders, and parcel couriers, are seeking fairer work conditions. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

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Australians working in the gig economy will now have greater protections, in a world dictated by trip ratings and reviews.

Key Points

From the 26th of February, new protections have come into effect, requiring operators of these platforms to inform workers of any deactivation in writing and ensure the information is made available in a language they can understand.
But a worker must have done at least six months on the job to access the enhanced protections.
Another question the Fair Work Commission is currently weighing is how to deliver a fair go to workers in the gig economy.

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