The National Union of Workers is seeking an order to stop bullying of a group of on-hire workers, who were allegedly pressured by their host employer to sign letters forgoing permanent employment. read more
State revenue authorities are looking to clarify and expand the definition of an "employment agency contract" for the purposes of payroll tax laws, leading to increased litigation in the contractor management space, according to an employment tax expert. read more
SEEK invests in JobAdder.... "Lookism" has big implications for recruiters and clients, warns academic.... HRX CFO joins Clarius. read more
Three entities of an independent contracting company have entered external administration, following an adverse finding in a payroll tax case that has implications for the broader Australian contracting industry. read more
Recruitment companies are being warned to ensure their privacy policies and procedures are in order, with the Privacy Commissioner soon to have more power to investigate and prosecute non-compliant businesses. read more
Recruitment companies have a duty to consult with certain classes of employees before making their roles redundant, and the timing of this consultation is key to avoiding unfair dismissal claims, advises an employment law specialist. read more
A 457-visa holder has failed in an unfair dismissal claim against her host employer, in an important ruling for labour hire companies with a sponsorship capacity. read more
Talent International appoints ACT general manager.... Ex-Harrier duo join Scotford & Fennessy.... FWO exposes sham labour hire arrangement. read more
A Melbourne-based recruitment and labour hire company deducted unlawful "administration fees" from its on-hire workers' wages, and later falsified employment records, the Fair Work Ombudsman has alleged in a new prosecution. read more
More employers plan staff cuts than increases in 2014.... Australia a tough market for recruiters right now: SThree.... Strong January for Charterhouse Partnership.... Health and safety salaries suffer in resources states: Safesearch.... Spot Jobs opens in Sydney.... New Heidrick & Struggles CEO.... First recruitment company enters compliance partnership with FWO. read more
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