In a decision likely to have broader implications for labour hire, a mine operator, on-hire company and a host employer have been found liable for injuries sustained by a worker in a car accident. read more
A labour hire company has been found partially liable for a host employer's workplace safety negligence, after it failed to fully enquire about individual employees' working conditions. read more
An on-hire worker injured in a workplace accident has failed to win damages against his employer and the site host, with a judge finding the situation resulted from his own negligence rather than shortcomings in training, procedure or safety. read more
The Fair Work Ombudsman has called for employers of 417-visa workers to be registered, amid findings that a significant proportion of foreign workers have experienced some form of exploitation. read more
Technological developments in the services recruiters offer raise new ethical risks for the industry, according to a Productivity Commissioner. read more
Including one "surprisingly" uncommon clause in contracts can significantly reduce the risk of sham contracting and underpayment claims, an employment lawyer says. read more
The primary risk posed by the growing 'gig' economy is that governments will intervene and over-regulate it, a conference heard today. read more
Contracting and labour hire firms that expand the scope of their services without reviewing their contracts are exposing themselves to a number of liability risks, according to RCSA's CEO. read more
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