Ordering takeout tonight? The coronavirus outbreak could hit gig economy workers hardest

Australian drivers for Uber don't think the company is communicating enough about the novel coronavirus outbreak.Delivery services may become a lifeline for Australians stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak, but what about the drivers?

As COVID-19 spreads in Australia, the people who drive us home and courier our food say they are unsure how to best protect their health, the health of their customers and their income. Because John's not employed by the companies he rides for, he's not entitled to paid sick leave. He isn't an Australian citizen either, and so doesn't have access to Medicare.

But if the Government mandates a wider shutdown of public spaces and workplaces, it's unclear what will happen to these workers.

And what precautions is Uber Eats taking to prevent the possibility of spreading the virus? It's just a lame assed excuse not to shop and cook.

Sure, I’ll be ordering food through an uncontrolled chain of custody, at a time of hypersensitivity to hygiene. 🎲

Ok, so I'm no fan of whats euphemistically referred as the gig economy but these issues exist broadly in the economy now. Casualisation is incredibly widespread especially in food service and none of those people can afford to not earn money.

'Takeaway'. 'Takeout' is American - from the same people who brought us the gig economy.

I thought it would be a boon..........especially for toilet paper delivery.

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