Legislative change aside, it's time to rethink privacy
A major project is underway to consider how to improve recruitment privacy standards in Australia, led by two experienced industry advisors. read more
A major project is underway to consider how to improve recruitment privacy standards in Australia, led by two experienced industry advisors. read more
The Closing Loopholes legislation has now passed, and a lawyer warns it will herald the return of class actions over 'misclassified' casuals and contractors. Meanwhile, mid-sized recruitment companies without enterprise agreements might struggle to win tenders under the new laws. read more
The "surprise" new right to disconnect that will be introduced to Parliament will add yet another area of regulation to staffing providers, a workplace lawyer says. read more
Labor and Greens Senators have recommended passing the Closing Loopholes No. 2 Bill, subject to amendments, but RCSA says the law will 'strangle' casual employment. read more
Workplace relations ministers have agreed that Victoria's licensing system will become the model for nationally harmonised labour hire laws, in a move that recruiters say is "disappointing, but not unexpected". read more
A new migration strategy will streamline the much-criticised labour market testing regime and create a new three-tiered temporary skills pathway, the Federal Government has announced. read more
Numerous elements of the Closing Loopholes Bill have passed the Senate today, including 'same job, same pay' provisions, leaving the recruitment industry fuming about the last-minute deal and redundant review process. read more
Ahead of the limits on fixed-term contracts taking effect on 6 December, the accompanying regulations are now available, and the Fair Work Ombudsman has updated its website with new information on the laws and their exceptions. read more
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