A former on-hire worker's unfair dismissal claim has cleared its first hurdle, after the Fair Work Commission ruled a labour hire placement counted towards her total period of service. read more
The ACTU has called for widespread reform of laws governing the labour hire industry to ensure on-hire workers are no longer "second-class citizens". read more
The RCSA has called for more regulation of online freelancing engagements and recognition of hybrid casual/permanent work arrangements, in its submission to the national workplace relations review. read more
The latest ruling in a long-running ODCO independent contracting case reveals a potential loophole in how the Fair Work Act applies to the triangular relationship of labour hire company, worker and "end-user" employer. read more
Three recent legal disputes about employee restraints contain important lessons for recruitment leaders keen to protect their business interests, according to a lawyer. read more