On-demand food delivery in Adelaide like many cities is now part the community fabric. It has in a way led to a more vibrant transformation of food culture. From new fine dining restaurants and bustling cafes to quirky food trucks and cozy bakeries, the city offers a delectable array of options. Helped by the new […]
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Uber Australia agrees to AUD 272M settlement payout to Australian taxi and hire car drivers. This made the media on 18th March 2024 and came across quite unexpected. Uber has been battling various lawsuits and challenges across a number of jurisdictions across the World and for many years. Can’t recall any that they settled prior
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“Closing the loop bill” or more accurately “Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill ” received royal assent on 24th February 2024. It was part 2 of a 2 part bill, the first part receiving assent earlier. Back in August 2023, the Labor Government announced amendment to the Fair Work legislation laws. The message then
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The hybrid gig laws for Australia looks promising on all fronts. Recently announced by the Labor Government, there appears to be light at the end of this long tunnel. For gig or platform workers, the main beneficiaries but it is also a step forward for regulators, employers and the country. Finally a framework for determining
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I am sure many have wondered if a gig hustle is worth it? There is time on your hands, maybe a need to supplement your income and you are keen to give it a go but still unsure. You need a bit of guidance and some confidence. The usual question is one able to make
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The Gig Economy look-back is an attempt to see the transformation, expected and unexpected since my very first post on this subject. The first post on the Gig Economy was on 17 December 2020. That’s 30 months ago and 6 months short of 3 years. Without even going back I can say confidently that the
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Proposition 22 was passed in November 2020 with 59% of California voters casting in its favour. Its journey is interesting and novel and its all about the gig economy in the wider economy especially in US. Its is also where the gig economy began. Proposition 22 was found unconstitutional by the courts but in March
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Words and terms such as “platform” and “platform workers” now carry distinct meanings when it comes to the Gig economy. It has gained traction amongst legislators, academics and researchers who like many were struggling to define a particular segment of gig workers more accurately. A segment that is and was not classified as employees. One
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Deliveroo leaves Australia – was not expected news. The company announced its exit from the country on 16th November 2022. There were no prior indication and from media interviews staff had no inkling. There was also no sign of cost cutting measures prior to the announcement. This despite its dismal IPO in London on 31st
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The Zapp model started out different. And I am sure some wondered why. Its an interesting case study of a start-up and its novel operating model. An attempt to come from a different direction. Founded in 2020 and launched in London it began to grow fast. The difference was intriguing as it differed from all
