The Government's plan for employees to be paid super at the same time as their wages will create cash flow risks for staffing providers that require action well in advance of the implementation date, an industry specialist and former agency MD says. read more
A host employer has failed on appeal to overturn a $2 million-plus damages ruling, after being found vicariously liable for the negligent act of a labour hire worker. But the on-hire company was able to convince the court it had discharged its safety duties. read more
RCSA and other major employer groups are strongly opposing the Federal Government's proposed labour hire reforms, which include a national licensing scheme and criminal penalties for knowing or reckless breaches. read more
A former Randstad on-hire employee has been granted an extension of time to pursue an unfair dismissal claim, after the Fair Work Commission found her late lodgement was caused by "technology and not human interaction". read more
The Federal Government's proposed 'same job, same pay' reforms could cause major compliance headaches for the staffing sector, according to RCSA CEO Charles Cameron. Meanwhile another employer association warns the proposals are too broad and clumsy. read more
The Federal Government has published a consultation paper outlining key considerations ahead of introducing 'same job, same pay' reforms for labour hire. read more
The Federal Court has allowed an employee to amend his underpayments class action against Hays, finding it was "abundantly clear" some aspects were bound to fail. read more
Recruitment leaders don't have much reason to fear expanding industrial manslaughter laws, but they are a timely reminder to comply with duties to consult with clients about work health and safety, a lawyer says. read more