Talent2 CEO John Rawlinson has categorically denied that the company has given an undertaking to pay any of Brent Pearson's legal costs in his expensive court battle with his former employer HRX. read more
Queensland ICT resource manager contract delayed: reports.... Former Lester Associates senior staffer joins Ayers Management.... Government defers LAFHA changes until October.... Chronic skills gaps developing in global labour markets: Randstad.... Australian mining boom draining NZ Navy. read more
Recruiters and employers need to put provisions in their employment contracts to avoid mistakenly establishing an employment relationship during the recruitment process, says leading employment lawyer Brad Swebeck. read more
FWA lifts minimum wage.... SA payroll tax threshold increases.... More to on-hire induction than WHS training: WorkPro.... Insecure jobs contributing to mental illness in young men: report.... Use of short-term incentives rises in Australia: Mercer.... ITCRA releases new LAFHA guide.... Employer confidence still low: Kelly Services. read more
In a case that highlights the risks of poor communication between multiple organisations on a worksite, a NSW labour hire company has been fined $100,000 over the death of a worker crushed by a forklift. read more
WorkPac MD steps down, new CEO appointed.... Solid first quarter for Harvey Nash Australia, global profit up in 2011.... Senior appointments at SustainAbility.... Low wage increases driving New Zealanders to Australia: NZCTU.... FWA rejects union claims of unfairness in firefighter recruitment.... Ambition appoints new board member. read more
FWA allows unfair dismissal amendment to name on-hire employer.... Drake acquires specialist recruitment company.... Monster grows profit, but CEO says shares still undervalued.... Jobseekers increasingly picky, not won over by salary: Hays.... Rio Tinto to recruit 6,000 new workers. read more
NZ port barred from switching to labour hire.... Humanis sells Springsure stake.... More than 10 million temps in 2010: Ciett.... IT employers plan to reduce headcount in 2012: Clicks IT.... Fast-tracked work permits introduced for US tradespeople.... Government modifies JSA scheme to prevent rorts.... Newcastle Council seeks labour hire provider. read more
BHP running staffing tender for Olympic Dam expansion.... Reed loses expensive UK tax case.... No rebrand or staff changes at Advantage: Australia MD.... Resources recruitment scam targets job seekers.... Job Capital gains 457 labour agreement.... PKL Recruitment introduces new Client Solutions division.... Michael Page appoints new CFO. read more