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Dec 30, 13:08

Australia Criminalizes Intentional Wage Theft

Australia's new wage theft laws, effective January 1, 2024, criminalize intentional underpayment of workers, with penalties including up to 10 years jail for bosses and fines exceeding $8 million for companies; the laws target deliberate offenses, not honest mistakes.

Australia Criminalizes Intentional Wage Theft

Australia's new wage theft laws, effective January 1, 2024, criminalize intentional underpayment of workers, with penalties including up to 10 years jail for bosses and fines exceeding $8 million for companies; the laws target deliberate offenses, not honest mistakes.

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How prevalent is wage theft in Australia, and which industries have been most affected by this issue?

The new laws aim to address widespread wage theft, particularly prevalent in sectors like franchising and hospitality, as evidenced by past underpayment scandals involving major companies and significant financial penalties. The McKell Institute estimated nearly $850 million in annual underpayment.

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Dec 19, 16:12

EU Court Mandates Work Hour Recording for Spanish Domestic Employees

The European Court of Justice mandated that Spanish employers must record the daily working hours of domestic employees, a decision stemming from a 2019 ruling and impacting worker rights and potentially triggering legal challenges. This follows a 2019 Spanish law requiring work hour tracking for al...

EU Court Mandates Work Hour Recording for Spanish Domestic Employees

The European Court of Justice mandated that Spanish employers must record the daily working hours of domestic employees, a decision stemming from a 2019 ruling and impacting worker rights and potentially triggering legal challenges. This follows a 2019 Spanish law requiring work hour tracking for al...

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How does this ruling relate to broader EU directives on worker rights and fair labor practices?

The ruling addresses a longstanding disparity in Spanish labor law, where domestic workers—mostly women—lacked the same work hour recording protections as other employees. This decision connects to broader EU directives promoting fair working conditions and equal rights, highlighting the need for consistent application across all sectors. The court's decision underscores the importance of objective work hour tracking for fair compensation and preventing exploitation.

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Dec 27, 10:07

Uber Eats Spain Faces €136.3 Million in Provisions Over Worker Classification

Uber Eats Spain's 2021 financial report reveals €136.3 million in provisions for tax and legal contingencies related to classifying its delivery workers as independent contractors, following labor authority audits and Spain's "Ley Rider," which mandates employment status. The company has appealed so...

Uber Eats Spain Faces €136.3 Million in Provisions Over Worker Classification

Uber Eats Spain's 2021 financial report reveals €136.3 million in provisions for tax and legal contingencies related to classifying its delivery workers as independent contractors, following labor authority audits and Spain's "Ley Rider," which mandates employment status. The company has appealed so...

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How did Uber Eats Spain's response to Spain's "Ley Rider" impact its financial performance in 2021, and what was the nature of the changes it implemented?

The provisions stem from labor authority audits investigating the employment status of its couriers, particularly regarding social security contributions. Uber Eats received some audit results by July 2024 and has appealed some findings, but made provisions for potential penalties (€104 million) and unpaid social security contributions (€20 million).

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Dec 10, 13:11

Dutch Finance Ministry Defies Own Sham Self-Employment Rules

The Dutch finance ministry will continue to use freelancers despite violating self-employment rules, paying any fines; 580 are working on resolving the childcare benefit scandal, causing delays; the 2025 crackdown faces challenges.

Dutch Finance Ministry Defies Own Sham Self-Employment Rules

The Dutch finance ministry will continue to use freelancers despite violating self-employment rules, paying any fines; 580 are working on resolving the childcare benefit scandal, causing delays; the 2025 crackdown faces challenges.

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What are the immediate consequences of the finance ministry's continued use of freelancers despite violating self-employment regulations?

The Dutch finance ministry will continue using freelancers as staff despite violating self-employment rules, paying any fines incurred. This affects 580 freelancers working on the childcare benefit scandal, delaying resolution. The government's actions contradict its planned 2025 crackdown on sham self-employment.

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