The notion that a labour hire worker can be jointly employed by both an on-hire firm and host employer is not currently accepted in Australian law, and the Fair Work Commission has no interest in pushing the concept, it says. read more
Allegations of corruption, phoenix arrangements and even death threats are at the centre of a scandal involving an on-hire firm and the CFMEU. read more
Clear timesheets have helped the case of a labour supplier whose client stopped paying its bills, but a recruitment law expert believes that with a more detailed contract it might have avoided the need for legal action altogether. read more
Global executive search firm expands in Australia.... US company to acquire local executive search business.... More spending needed on skills gaps: ILO.... ASX queries Oilfield Workforce cash flow.... ITCRA launches program to prepare recruiters for privacy changes. read more
An on-hire company and its director have been fined $74,000, in a case highlighting the importance of procedures that ensure labour hire companies are notified before workers' roles change. read more
On-hire company's appeal quashed in long-running Tooheys dispute.... CMG fundraising to strengthen balance sheet.... RCSA members report September quarter activity increase.... Itcom unveils new website, contractor care program. read more
A growing majority of on-hire workers know their rights when it comes to workplace bullying, new research shows, just as legislation arrives giving them recourse against both recruitment company and host employer in the event of an issue. read more
Labour hire companies are legally obligated to report "notifiable" incidents at host employer sites to the relevant safety regulator, but often make the mistake of thinking that if an injury hasn't occurred, an incident hasn't taken place, warns work safety law specialist Amy Towers. read more
Beilby MD to join healthcare specialist.... New general manager for Ambrosini.... NSW council running labour hire tender.... Contractors account for disproportionate number of mining fatalities.... Adecco appoints new HR chief. read more
On the eve of new labour market testing rules for 457-visa sponsors, the RCSA says the political landscape around the issue of 457s has improved significantly, and comments from Assistant Immigration Minister Michaelia Cash are "very promising". read more
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