Browsing: Labour hire

Blue-collar staffing specialist Trojan Workforce has continued its expansion with the acquisition of a small Western Sydney labour hire company. read more

Despite new provisions in major awards allowing casuals to switch to permanent status, leading staffing companies say there has been virtually no demand from workers to change. read more

In an important ruling for the staffing industry, a NSW court has affirmed the responsibility on labour hire companies to have an input into safety policies at host employers. read more

A controversial industrial tribunal ruling in South Australia could enable casual clerical workers to demand permanent status after 12 months of regular casual work. read more

A group of major staffing companies are facing a severance pay claim from a group of casual workers, which could set a dangerous precedent for the staffing industry. read more

In a strong endorsement of the value of using labour hire, Mitsubishi Motors Australia says a flexible labour arrangement with Adecco helped it boost productivity and improve its financial performance by $200 million. read more

A full bench of Australian Industrial Relations Commissioners has raised the possibility of Australia adopting the US concept of "joint employment" in Australian employment law. read more

In a vital ruling for the staffing industry, a NSW Industrial Relations Commissioner has called for clarification of the labour hire relationship in industrial law. read more

HJ&B adds HR division; Adcorp consolidates its operations and acquires again; JobsDB adds overseas positions; Inquiry clears OzJobs; and new partner for Mentaura. read more

In a case that clarifies the legal relationship between labour hire firms and their clients, a labour hire company has failed in its bid to claim costs from a client that facilitated the transition of its staff to a new supplier. read more