Uber was recently fined a record $203,500 for failing to report 37 notifiable incidents to the NSW regulator, although a later audit found 524 additional incidents had not been provided for scrutiny, including collisions and accidents requiring hospitalisation. The NSW Point to Point Transport Commission audit also found Uber allowed 50 drivers with up toRead more
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In a move that will set a precedence for the other states and territories, the NSW government is set to introduce new laws to improve safety outcomes in the gig economy and food delivery industry. The new measures include ensuring riders are provided with personal protective equipment by food delivery platforms, the implementation of compulsoryRead more
Six food delivery platform operators in NSW have been served with improvement notices after a compliance blitz in Sydney’s metropolitan area revealed widespread non-compliance with workplace health and safety laws. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson said he was putting the gig economy sector on notice after all but one of the riders observed wereRead more
A UK High Court has ruled that gig economy workers are entitled to key health and safety protections including the provision of personal protective equipment and the right to stop work in response to serious and imminent danger. The landmark judicial review won by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) against the UKRead more
With over 50 full time employees and contractors, the myosh team have been productively working from their homes for over 17 years. As organisations review their operations amid this emerging coronavirus pandemic, we thought we would share the benefits of working from home. myosh is a workplace health and safety management platform. The software includesRead more
In response to the emergence of the gig economy and the changing nature of work, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new research on its risks and benefits in hopes of informing future occupational safety and health policy. Gig economy work is characterised by short-term informal working relationships where work is generally on-demand,Read more
The health and safety industry is constantly adapting and changing. As we move into the first year of a new decade, several trends are taking shape in the HSE industry that will impact workers, safety professionals, and organisations as a whole. Silicosis – a nationwide epidemic Alarmingly, the number of silicosis cases is onRead more
The emergence of the gig economy and the changing nature of work may be the catalyst for Australia expanding access to workers’ compensation, and harmonising workers’ compensation systems nationally, according to a new report. Last week, the NSW and Victorian Governments launched the McKell Institute report, which estimates that one million Australians are employed asRead more
Victorians who own and drive their own vehicles to earn a living will soon find work conditions safer and fairer, according to new changes introduced by the state Labor Government. Amendments to the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act are designed to ensure these workers – including drivers that work for delivery services such as UberEatsRead more
Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has finalised its investigation into Uber and has ruled that the relationship between the popular ride-share company and its drivers is not an employment relationship, sparking outrage from unions. FWO, Sandra Parker, said that during the investigation into Uber’s engagement of drivers, inspectors examined a wide range of evidence, includingRead more
