Employee-like worker minimum standards (Closing Loopholes No. 2 2024)
FWC can set minimum standards for 'employee-like' workers (gig economy).
Who must comply
Digital labour platforms + their workers.
What triggers it
FWC determination of minimum standard.
When due
Per FWC order.
Evidence required
Compliance with FWC minimum standards orders.
Max penalty
Civil penalties for breach of FWC orders
Summary
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 introduces FWC jurisdiction to set minimum standards for 'employee-like' workers in the digital labour platforms sector. Minimum standards include pay, payment terms, deductions, record keeping, insurance + dispute resolution.
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Source: https://fairwork.gov.au/issues-we-help/protections-disputes. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.