A case involving a fixed-term contractor who successfully argued he'd been unfairly sacked when a permanent job offer fell through serves as a warning that recruiters must ensure they have clear documentation for each stage of a temp-to-perm conversion, says a legal expert. read more
Recruiters should ensure their privacy policies are up to date and they've taken steps to foster a "positive privacy culture", to avoid big fines when new laws are introduced next year, says barrister Andrew Wood. read more
Giving recruitment companies greater scope to provide on-hired 457 visa-holders, via labour agreements, could actually reduce the overall number of 457 workers entering Australia, says an RCSA submission to an inquiry into legislation that raises the bar for employer sponsors. read more
In a decision largely in favour of the ODCO independent contracting system, the Federal Court has found that two employees who were "converted" to ODCO contractors were not constructively dismissed, even though they felt they had no choice but to switch. read more
Senior recruiter joins Miller Leith.... Data3 expects small profit fall.... Norris & Partners launches rec-to-rec 'babysitting' service.... WA public sector jobs cuts to increase hospitals' temp spend: Labor. read more
A Victorian lawyer has been banned from practicing until 2020, after submitting forged academic transcripts to several recruitment companies, and an employment law specialist has warned that recruiters in similar situations face their own legal risks. read more
Major projects still hungry for labour: Pit Crew, AMMA.... Recruiters need more guidance on age discrimination: ALRC review.... Another freelance recruitment website enters the market.... Drake diversifies with joint venture.... Mind Recruitment partners with ACS to help jobseekers. read more
A former Robert Half recruiter on a 457-visa has been restrained from working for Professional Search Group in Perth, the new agency which he set up with another ex-RHI staffer earlier this year. read more
Big fine for SKILLED over fertiliser factory injury.... Report recommends making 457 sponsorship more expensive.... LinkedIn to launch candidate management app.... How sourcing can protect your company: ASB. read more
The "ongoing legal war" between HRX and Talent2 has come to at least a temporary conclusion today, with the NSW Supreme Court awarding costs in HRX's favour in their battle over Talent2's hiring of a former HRX employee. read more
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