The Fair Work Ombudsman has today released the details of labour hire malpractices at the centre of an underpayment and exploitation scandal that spurred inquiries into the industry. read more
An employer has successfully argued that its refusal to hire a candidate who failed a pre-employment assessment did not breach the Fair Work Act. read more
The use of external recruiters is a barrier to employment for older workers, the Australian Human Rights Commission has claimed in launching an inquiry into age and disability employment discrimination. read more
A recent court decision about what constitutes a "reasonable" recruitment process highlights the importance and value of using external recruiters, says a lawyer. read more
A major employer's online application form breached anti-discrimination laws by requiring information about applicants' age and gender, a tribunal has ruled. read more
Although recruiters are warned not to use social media checks to make recommendations about candidates, proving a breach of privacy laws is likely to be "impossible", warns an employment lawyer. read more
