An employee, not a contractor: unfair dismissal ruling against Deliveroo is a big deal for Australia’s gig workers
The Fair Work Commission's ruling that delivery rider Diego Franco was an employee of Deliveroo is a major legal win for Australia's gig workers.
Did somebody say workers’ rights? Three big questions about Menulog’s employment plan
Food-ordering platform Menulog has declared it will break with the standard contractor business model. But let's not get too excited yet.
Unpacking the gig economy impact on The Future, This Week
This week: as the world sets out to regulate gig work, we look at its surprising consequences and wider impact.
A better deal for Uber drivers in UK, but Australia’s gig workers must wait
Uber has been forced by the UK courts to treat its British drivers as workers. It will probably require legislative change for Uber's Australian drivers to be treated as employees.
Gig work changes and worker protests on Corona Business Insights
As some gig workers become essential workers others face long term unemployment. Gig workers are striking, walking off the job and protesting among changing labour circumstances.
The Future, This Week 23 March 2018
This week: Cambridge Analytica is not the real story, backchannel gig chats, and a fading giant.