The contracting and casual employment changes in the latest round of IR reforms will increase recruiters' administrative workload in some areas, but reduce it in others, a workplace lawyer says. read more
Employment law governing casual and contract employment has shifted dramatically, and employers now face a raft of new compliance issues. Watch this webcast to prepare yourself for the year ahead. read more
The Closing Loopholes legislation has now passed, and a lawyer warns it will herald the return of class actions over 'misclassified' casuals and contractors. Meanwhile, mid-sized recruitment companies without enterprise agreements might struggle to win tenders under the new laws. read more
The "surprise" new right to disconnect that will be introduced to Parliament will add yet another area of regulation to staffing providers, a workplace lawyer says. read more
Labor and Greens Senators have recommended passing the Closing Loopholes No. 2 Bill, subject to amendments, but RCSA says the law will 'strangle' casual employment. read more
Numerous elements of the Closing Loopholes Bill have passed the Senate today, including 'same job, same pay' provisions, leaving the recruitment industry fuming about the last-minute deal and redundant review process. read more
Amendments to the Closing Loopholes Bill have been "hurriedly prepared" and "do little to allay a raft of significant and growing employer concerns", critics say. read more