Worrells recommended creditors accept the deed,rather than winding up the company or handing it back to the directors,in part as there were"insufficient realisations to meet all outstanding claims in the company".
The administrator estimated workers had been underpaid $5.5 million based on its conclusion"that it is more likely than not that the delivery riders and drivers should have been classified as casual employees instead of contractors".
The Australian Taxation Office has lodged a proof of debt for $2.1 million in unpaid tax. Revenue NSW was owed more than $550,000,the report said,while Victoria and Queensland Revenue might claim an estimated $400,000.
The Transport Workers Union said through the International Transport Workers’ Federation,it would put pressure on Delivery Hero to fully pay its Australian riders and"ensure riders in other countries had rights".
Worrells noted that any successful claims against Delivery Hero would need to be enforced in Germany and"the costs and time to resolve any claim will have a large impact on any distribution received by creditors".
Creditors will vote on the Delivery Hero offer on November 16.