HESTA, an Australian superannuation fund, has called for gig workers to receive compulsory employer Super Guarantee (SG) contributions to protect them from poverty in retirement. In its submission to a government consultation, HESTA emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure superannuation rights for gig workers and increased oversight by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to enforce employer contributions. The focus of HESTA's submission is on gig work in the care economy, which is prevalent in health and community services. HESTA's recommendations include enshrining SG as a minimum standard for gig workers and strengthening ATO compliance activities in the care economy.
13 June 2023
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SUPER FUND BACKS GIG WORKERS
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