Australian gig workers to receive minimum $31.30 per hour wage
Australia's Fair Work Commission has approved a landmark minimum standards order for delivery drivers, setting a minimum hourly rate of $31.30 and mandating injury insurance coverage for gig workers. The new order, effective August 17, represents a significant regulatory shift for the on-demand delivery sector and is being characterized as a world-leading decision. This agreement establishes enforceable standards for both delivery drivers and the digital platforms that employ them.
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Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision
Australia's Fair Work Commission has approved a landmark minimum standards order for delivery drivers, setting a minimum hourly rate of $31.30 and mandating injury insurance coverage for gig workers. The new order, effective August 17, represents a significant regulatory shift for the on-demand delivery sector and is being characterized as a world-leading decision. This agreement establishes enforceable standards for both delivery drivers and the digital platforms that employ them.
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