Queensland opens door to minimum entitlements for gig workers
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#656ZW)
New laws also allow greater choice on parental leave, enable casuals to take domestic violence leave
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Queensland food delivery riders could soon have set conditions, couples will have more flexibility over paid parental leave and casual workers can take domestic violence leave under new laws.
The state's parliament has passed a bill empowering the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to set minimum entitlements and conditions for couriers, such as those working for UberEats, DoorDash and Deliveroo.
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