In a case that demonstrates the importance of backing up damages claims with strong evidence, an employer has failed to recoup lost income from a manager who started a rival business in "flagrant" breach of his employment contract. read more
A recent finding that a labour hire company made illegal deductions from its employees' pay is an important reminder that wage deductions are allowed in very few circumstances, says an employment lawyer. read more
A recruitment company unlawfully deducted amounts from its on-hire workers' wages, then deliberately tried to conceal evidence from the Fair Work Ombudsman, a federal court has found. read more
Recruiters have limited capacity to influence host-site safety, but can take some practical steps to protect both on-hire workers and their own legal exposure, says a specialist auditor. read more
Recruitment and labour hire companies can expect more "random site visits" from Australian Border Force staff following a national audit into visa compliance, according to an immigration compliance professional. read more
Recruitment companies concerned about protecting their assets when key staff leave are increasingly opting for gardening leave clauses, rather than non-compete restraints, according to an employment lawyer. read more
DHR International has scored a small victory against its former Australian CEO, securing access to key evidence to aid its bid for damages over an anonymous blog criticising the executive search firm. read more
Recruiters and on-hire providers should conduct regular audits of labour hire workers' hourly rates because even small changes, such as an increase in hours worked, can expose suppliers to legal risks, says an employment law specialist. read more
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