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New protections for independent contractors start soon
From next month, independent contractors will have access to a new jurisdiction for disputing contract terms, but the Fair Work Commission is yet to reveal a crucial detail of how that will operate.
The change is one of the reforms from the Closing Loopholes No. 2 legislation, and is due to take effect on 26 August.
In a new implementation report, the FWC notes that Deputy President Tony Saunders has been appointed national practice lead for unfair deactivation, unfair termination and unfair contracts, and will oversee the management of these jurisdictions...
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