A worker engaged by Hays has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that her hourly pay rate shouldn't be used to determine whether she was a high-income earner without unfair dismissal rights. read more
The Fair Work Commission has 'closed its eyes' to certain realities about a contracting relationship, in upholding an organisation's appeal against a finding that a delivery rider was an employee with unfair dismissal rights. read more
Most recruitment companies are now aiming to grow their contractor base, but some are going about it the wrong way, training expert Sophie Robertson says. read more
Labor's 'same job, same pay' proposal would be "extremely complicated" to legislate, and is highly unlikely to roll out in the Government's first term, according to a former Fair Work Commission deputy president. read more
The proportion of interim executives converting to permanent employment has risen by 67% over the past year, according to new research by Watermark Search International. read more
APSCo Australia is soon launching a contractor onboarding and management platform to help reduce recruiters' compliance risks, and hopes it will ultimately lower insurance premiums. read more
Employers are increasing contractor rates by 20% across the board to secure talent; meanwhile there's been a dramatic increase in the proportion of contractors converting to permanent, new research shows. read more
In light of the federal election outcome, all employers must now "buckle in" for some major industrial relations changes. Watch this webcast to understand what to expect. read more
The past year has seen some definitive rulings on what constitutes a casual employee or contractor; this webcast sets out important ramifications and next steps for all employers. read more