Supp App Under Scrutiny for Worker Classification | Australia News

A major investigation is underway as the Fair Work Ombudsman probes hospitality app Supp, accused of misclassifying workers as independent contractors to dodge superannuation and other employee rights. The app connects bars and cafes with shift-seekers, handling payments but claiming workers must manage their own taxes and super — a setup employment lawyers say ignores real workplace control. Key questions center on whether workers truly operate independently or are effectively employees. Supp’s CEO denies wrongdoing, calling the platform a tool for transparency in the gig economy and insisting businesses, not the app, are responsible for legal compliance. But even legitimate contractors may still be entitled to super — a complex area where the Ombudsman urges workers to seek help if they suspect unfair treatment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25d62f8459e8b931