A former Chandler Macleod executive has launched legal proceedings against the company, alleging he was sacked for complaining when the company mishandled an investigation into "vexatious allegations" made against him by another staff member. read more
The Federal Magistrate's Court has rejected an unfair dismissal claim from a labour hire employee, who argued that because the prospect of a temp-to-perm conversion had been raised, he was a "prospective employee" of the host employer and eligible to claim under the Fair Work Act. read more
Challenge Recruitment fined $30k over fridge injury.... Former Hays manager joins MARS Recruitment.... Recruit Co plans to go public.... Adecco announces €400 million share buyback.... ResCo takes out trainee award for second year running.... CareersMultilist CFO resigns. read more
SKILLED subsidiary fined for refusing to hire non-union members.... Avature opens in Australia.... Clarius case to go before full bench.... Constructive grows headcount.... Australian cities safe to recruit in: Aon Hewitt.... Women earn $250 less a week: EOWA. read more
In a case that highlights the risks of poor communication between multiple organisations on a worksite, a NSW labour hire company has been fined $100,000 over the death of a worker crushed by a forklift. read more
To ensure their clients comply with the new harmonised Work Health and Safety laws, recruiters should build an agreement to consult and cooperate into their terms of business, says legal expert Amy Towers. read more
A Randstad recruiter who worked onsite at Jetstar incorrectly told cadet pilots their employment was covered by New Zealand law, the Fair Work Ombudsman has alleged in a prosecution against the airline. read more
A judge has barred HRX co-founder Brent Pearson from working in the Australian human capital sector for two years, after a bitter court battle over his departure from the company. read more