Menulog plans to shift its couriers from a contractor model to an employment model.
Food delivery company Menulog has announced it plans to give its couriers access to insurance cover, fair pay, leave entitlements, and superannuation. The program is part of the company’s plans to shift all its food couriers in Australia from working under a contractor model to an employment model. The company has dubbed this shift as a move to « enhance the life standards of couriers ». « Historically, the contractor model was well suited for the Australian market, but as the gig economy continues to evolve, we believe we need to make improvements for couriers that align with our philosophies and values and those of our new European parent group, Just Eat Takeaway.com, » Menulog managing director Morten Belling said. « We are committed to the safety of our couriers, providing them with insurance cover and a fair income. While we are compliant with local laws, we believe there is more we can do for couriers, to better meet our evolved values and moral standards. « We owe it to our couriers to help enhance their life standards and as such, we have begun looking at how we can improve the way we operate and, as part of this, how we can roll out an employee model in Australia, » Belling added.
