A finding that 14 months of weekly casual work wasn't "regular and systematic" signals a shift in the Fair Work Commission's reasoning that is good for employers, while it stands, a lawyer says. read more
Recruiters are operating under some common misconceptions about contracts that could land them in legal trouble, a lawyer warns. read more
An employer that told a candidate her employment offer had lapsed after she sent 'unacceptable' emails to its talent acquisition specialist is now facing a misleading and deceptive conduct claim. read more
In the wake of the recent High Court contractor rulings, a lawyer says it's critical to assess existing arrangements and tweak some 'typical' language that could now be problematic. read more
Organisations need greater flexibility in how they engage workers, an employer group says in calling for key changes to Australia's "far too complicated" industrial relations system. read more
Yesterday's High Court rulings on contractor/employee disputes will be good for business certainty and employment, but they highlight where organisations must pay particular attention to service agreements. read more
It was "impossible to conclude" that an on-hire worker was a contractor rather than an employee, the High Court has found in one of two rulings with important ramifications for all employers and staffing providers. read more
In an important ruling for labour hire providers and host employers, a worker has lost his appeal for reinstatement to a site that expelled him. read more
Hold harmless clauses are facing their "demise" following strong campaigning from the recruitment industry, RCSA says. read more
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