The former chief of Adcorp Group's Australian operations is claiming $440k from the company, plus interest and penalties, after it failed to pay him a performance bonus following his resignation this year. read more
An IT recruitment company whose contractors were deemed to be employees has avoided liquidation, entering into an arrangement to clear more than $1 million in debts. read more
A labour hire company that recorded the wrong pay rate in a worker's contract has convinced a tribunal it made an honest mistake and should not have to back-pay her more than $30k. read more
Broad definitions of 'labour hire' are causing unnecessary licence applications and checks, adding to workload and confusion among both staffing suppliers and their clients. read more
The Federal Government's new review of employment laws raises serious questions about who faces liability in staffing and recruitment-related business arrangements. read more
A lack of clarity within business terms is proving to be a persistent risk in recruitment, especially those involving temporary and contract workers, a legal advisor says. read more