The Federal Government passed the second tranche of the Closing Loopholes legislation this week, introducing key changes in respect of casual employees, independent contractors, gig economy workers, the trucking industry, and the right to disconnect. In brief On 12 February 2024, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 (Cth) (“Bill“) was passed by Federal Parliament after the House of Representatives accepted changes made in the Senate.
