Browsing: Contracts

JobKeeper's hasty introduction means flaws in the system will soon "bite" if they remain unaddressed, a new report says. Also in this article: an employer's direction for employees on JobKeeper to work more than their usual hours has been upheld. read more

A recruitment company has won an injunction against a former consultant who allegedly accessed candidates' data for unlawful purposes. read more

The Fair Work Commission has upheld a recruitment company's decision to reduce a senior employee's pay to the JobKeeper minimum, in light of its significant cash flow challenges. read more

The massive shift to remote working is adding some risky compliance blind spots in recruitment processes, an industry auditor says. read more

From opt-out pay cuts through to eliminating salaries, the methods used by recruitment leaders to slash headcount costs carry varying levels of risks, an employment lawyer warns. read more

In a case particularly relevant to today's hiring delays and uncertainty, the Federal Court has considered whether an employer breached the Fair Work Act when it rescinded a candidate's job offer. read more

A worker has again failed to prove she was an employee rather than a contractor, with an appeal bench ruling three critical factors pointed "decisively away" from an employment relationship. read more

With job offers being withdrawn because of coronavirus and leaving candidates and recruiters in the lurch, a lawyer says it's time to look closely at contracts. read more

With some recruitment leaders taking steps to reduce their payroll costs without standing people down or sacking them, a lawyer provides a timely reminder on what employers legally can and can't do. read more

A host employer has successfully argued it should not have to defend an unfair dismissal claim from an on-hire worker, in yet another case demonstrating the importance of clear contracts and communication. read more