The Andrews government has flagged moves to protect workers in the 'gig' economy. And it has sparked a warning from Uber springst
has received nearly 100 submissions, raising concerns about the conduct of operators including Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Uber, with one worker complaining that trying to engage with their online platform was like "dealing with a ghost".
Mr Klooger said delivery riders should be made employees and that workers were often injured on the job but received no support. “The on-demand economy is here to stay,” he said. “Australia has a huge opportunity to lead the charge on shaping the future of work globally or risk being left behind.”Uber, one of the gig economy's biggest players, has also told the inquiry that it provided flexible work for tens of thousands of Victorians, some of whom might struggle in the traditional job market.
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