Sentiment picks up, COVID no longer an "excuse" to keep plans on hold
More businesses are now reinstating their projects and hiring as leaders realise they can't operate in a holding pattern indefinitely, says Talent CEO Mark Nielsen. read more
More businesses are now reinstating their projects and hiring as leaders realise they can't operate in a holding pattern indefinitely, says Talent CEO Mark Nielsen. read more
A labour hire company that was not kept informed about the work its employees performed at a host site has nonetheless successfully defended a safety prosecution. read more
A would-be landmark case resolving where gig work platforms fit into the employment law landscape has instead settled out of court. Meanwhile an inquiry has recommended broadening industrial manslaughter provisions. read more
An employer has failed to argue that a casual with six months and 10 days' service did not meet the minimum employment period because during that entire time he could not have reasonably expected his employment would be ongoing. read more
Employers are increasingly embracing retained hiring arrangements, as recruiters get better at asking the right questions and suggesting creative solutions, Salt CEO Jacqui Barratt says. read more
In yet another court ruling with implications for labour hire employers, Spotless Group has unsuccessfully sought leave to appeal a finding that it had to pay long-tenured workers redundancy entitlements. read more
A new 'part-time flex' employment model is being proposed in tomorrow's IR omnibus bill, among other newly announced measures. Meanwhile opposition to the bill is mounting even before it hits parliament. read more
Details of the imminent IR legislation have been revealed today, including a statutory definition of casual work, a fix for double-dipping claims and expanded casual conversion rights. read more
Opening borders may be a much-needed step towards economic recovery, but for some industries it will simply exacerbate skills shortages, two industry leaders say. read more
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