The decision comes after an investigation into whether Uber’s “driver-partners” are lawfully classified as independent contractors or are effectively employees, as argued by unions and a lobby group, Ride Share Drivers United. Drivers working for Uber Australia are not employees, according to a ruling from the Fair Work Ombudsman . The decision conflicts with the California where Uber drivers were judged to be employees by the court of appeal. the Fair Work Ombudsman called the Australian ruling devastating and said it risks eroding working standards in all industries. The Australia Institute's Uber Australia claimed UberX drivers earn Uber Australia ($ 19.40 ) an hour compared with the country's minimum wage of AUD19.40 from 1 July .
Drivers working for Uber Australia are not employees, according to a ruling from the Fair Work Ombudsman . The decision conflicts with the California where Uber drivers were judged to be employees by the court of appeal. the Fair Work Ombudsman called the Australian ruling devastating and said it risks eroding working standards in all industries. The Australia Institute's Uber Australia claimed UberX drivers earn Uber Australia ($ 19.40 ) an hour compared with the country's minimum wage of AUD19.40 from 1 July .