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Australian Gig Workers Get a Minimum Wage - But Are They Employees?
Australia's Fair Work Commission ruled that delivery drivers for platforms like Uber Eats and HungryPanda must earn a minimum of AUD $31.30 per hour, effective August 17, 2026, with mandatory workplace accident insurance regardless of employment status.
The ruling raises a question that cuts to the heart of contractor classification: when gig workers get a minimum wage and company-paid insurance, are they still independent contractors? Jen walks through the Canadian tests that separate employees from contractors... control over hours, provision of equipment, exclusivity, benefits... and flags…
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