New venue for gig economy disputes

New venue for gig economy disputes

Ben Collins Ben Collins

Ben Collins

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Published Sep 18, 2019
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Victoria's small business commissioner has expanded powers to hear cases involving delivery drivers working for platforms such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, whose businesses models and treatment of contractors are facing increased scrutiny as the debate over the so-called gig economy intensifies. According to Nine, the commissioner will be able to review situations when a contractor has a dispute about payment, or has been terminated without adequate explanation.

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