A former Chandler Macleod executive has launched legal proceedings against the company, alleging he was sacked for complaining when the company mishandled an investigation into "vexatious allegations" made against him by another staff member. read more
A full bench of the Federal Court has upheld a decision in favour of JP Morgan, after a former staff member argued the company misled him during the recruitment process, and changed his role after he was hired. read more
A host employer is facing a discrimination claim from two on-hire workers, who have won the right to go ahead with their case despite signing an undertaking not to bring action against their labour hire company. read more
Court rules contractor was a both employee and prospective employee.... Robert Walters opens new office in western Sydney.... Language barriers add a layer of complexity to contractor WHS, says ITCRA CEO.... New skilled migration body sits in Canberra.... Hydrogen international business increases revenue contribution.... Randstad announces €20m restructure in Netherlands, Germany. read more
Queensland ICT resource manager contract delayed: reports.... Former Lester Associates senior staffer joins Ayers Management.... Government defers LAFHA changes until October.... Chronic skills gaps developing in global labour markets: Randstad.... Australian mining boom draining NZ Navy. read more
The Federal Magistrate's Court has rejected an unfair dismissal claim from a labour hire employee, who argued that because the prospect of a temp-to-perm conversion had been raised, he was a "prospective employee" of the host employer and eligible to claim under the Fair Work Act. read more
Recruiters and employers need to put provisions in their employment contracts to avoid mistakenly establishing an employment relationship during the recruitment process, says leading employment lawyer Brad Swebeck. read more
A Fair Work Australia full bench has rejected the Australian Industry Group's appeal of a decision in which a WorkPac on-hire employee was found eligible for unfair dismissal protection, despite being on workers' compensation for most of his tenure. read more
SKILLED subsidiary fined for refusing to hire non-union members.... Avature opens in Australia.... Clarius case to go before full bench.... Constructive grows headcount.... Australian cities safe to recruit in: Aon Hewitt.... Women earn $250 less a week: EOWA. read more