Labor moves to protect gig economy workers

Federal Labor will consider widening the definition of employees to cover gig economy workers following concern employers are exploiting legal loopholes to classify employees as independent contractors. A Labor-led Senate …

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UK, Australia: “Pre-Strike Ballots and Collective Bargaining: The Impact of Quorum and Ballot Mode Requirements on Access to Lawful Industrial Action”

This article reviews how the United Kingdom (“U.K.”)’s Trade Union Act 2016 (the “TU Act”) strike authorization laws and regulations were influenced by the requirements and regulations concerning the right …

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Modern slavery laws need fines, Labor says

Big businesses who don’t disclose what they’re doing to stop modern slavery in their supply chains should face penalties, Labor has argued in parliament. Businesses could be fined more than $1 …

Nestlé claims Australia’s Modern Slavery Bill is flawed and will cost customers in the end

Nestlé claims Australia’s Modern Slavery Bill is flawed and will cost customers in the end.       https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/09/05/Australia-s-Modern-Slavery-Bill-is-flawed-Nestle    

Australia: Independent Contractors Act 2006 

This is a legislative act.  It concerns the ability of independent contractors to make their own arrangements for working without the restrictions of employment law.  It also provides for the …

Legal Director at Australian Council of Trade Unions

In 2018, the Australian national labour inspectorate (the Fair Work Ombudsman) commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against the food delivery company Foodora. Foodora is one of many …

Australian national labour inspectorate files proceedings against food delivery company Foodora.

In 2018, the Australian national labour inspectorate (the Fair Work Ombudsman) commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against the food delivery company Foodora. Foodora is one of many …

Australia: Stefanac v Secretary, Department of Family and Community Services [2018] NSWCATAD 106

The Applicant made comments about different conspiracy theories.  The Employer then directed the Applicant to provide a medical certificate stating that she was able to perform the tasks her job …

Australia: Employing Older Workers

This report is a survey conducted to identify possible discrimination of elderly Australians in the workforce. It notes some improvements in the employment of elderly Australians from its 2014 survey …

Mr Michail Kaseris v Rasier Pacific V.O.F

Michail Kaseris applied under s.394 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) for an unfair dismissal remedy. On 29 August 2016, he entered into a services agreement with Rasier Pacific V.O.F, which …

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