Posts tagged "sham contracting"

Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can expect a proportionate and flexible approach from the wage theft watchdog.

A Queensland-based transport company allegedly underpaid four workers almost $70,000 by mischaracterising their employment.

Fair work inspectors have rocked up at Rugby matches across the country over the last week to check if cleaning companies are engaging in sham contracting.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has put a stopper in its litigation of collapsed food delivery company Foodora, saying it was unlikely to recoup entitlements.

A recent Fair Work Commission case serves as a timely reminder about the possible dangers of poorly defined independent contractor relationships.

The coalition wants to crack down on sham contracting and has proposed giving the Fair Work Ombudsman an extra $9.2 million over four years.

Foodora might be the first of many food-delivery industry victims, hinting at the evolving nature of the Australian gig economy.

Questions are being raised about the future of the UberEats and Deliveroo business models in Australia following an FWC ruling last Friday.

German-founded food delivery startup Foodora has announced it will close all Australian operations by August 20. So whic delivery platforms are left?

Food delivery startup Foodora has been accused of sham contracting and worker underpayment by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) in a case that h…

One of the richest businessmen in Australia is calling on the federal government to launch an investigation into the employment practices of food delivery platforms including Uber Eats, Foodora and Deliveroo.

A leaked email from a manager at food delivery service Foodora has suggested the company's contracts are "concerning" from a legal perspective.