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
Requiring on-hire staff to work on public holidays without first making a "request" was unlawful, a Federal Court full bench has ruled. 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
Three more people involved in the Plutus Payroll scandal have been found guilty of conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth and deal with proceeds of crime. read more
A labour hire company has been fined $495k for two incidents (including a fatality) that occurred just weeks apart, with the judge reminding providers they cannot simply "shrug [their] shoulders" over workplace safety. read more
The end of 2022 saw a raft of new workplace laws being passed, but they're just the start of what employers will face in 2023. Watch this webcast to prepare yourself for the year ahead. read more
In a foreshadowing of the 'same job, same pay' debates that lie ahead, a Parliamentary committee has grilled Amazon over its contingent staffing arrangements, suggesting its goal of being 'the best employer on the planet' is inconsistent with engaging on-hire workers on different terms and pay. read more
It was unlawful for a host employer to exclude an on-hire worker from its site after he complained about workplace safety issues, the Federal Court has ruled. read more
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