A full bench of the Federal Court has upheld a decision in favour of JP Morgan, after a former staff member argued the company misled him during the recruitment process, and changed his role after he was hired. read more
Court rules contractor was a both employee and prospective employee.... Robert Walters opens new office in western Sydney.... Language barriers add a layer of complexity to contractor WHS, says ITCRA CEO.... New skilled migration body sits in Canberra.... Hydrogen international business increases revenue contribution.... Randstad announces €20m restructure in Netherlands, Germany. 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
Challenge Recruitment fined $30k over fridge injury.... Former Hays manager joins MARS Recruitment.... Recruit Co plans to go public.... Adecco announces €400 million share buyback.... ResCo takes out trainee award for second year running.... CareersMultilist CFO resigns. 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
The ACTU's secure work campaign is more about maintaining union membership numbers than a desire by the union movement to work constructively with employers to improve conditions for workers, says RCSA policy advisor Charles Cameron. read more
SKILLED subsidiary fined for refusing to hire non-union members.... Avature opens in Australia.... Clarius case to go before full bench.... Constructive grows headcount.... Australian cities safe to recruit in: Aon Hewitt.... Women earn $250 less a week: EOWA. 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
Deloitte appoints new national recruitment boss.... Market dip hits listed recruitment sector.... Interim CEO appointed at CareerOne.... Labour hire licensing will stop dodgy operators: Kearney.... Workers needed in an industry "bursting at the seams": AiG.... Australian CIOs among best paid in the world: Harvey Nash.... Victorian Department seeks emergency labour hire panel. read more