An employer's proposed changes to its recruitment process had such potential to affect existing workers that they were entitled to consultation, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Meanwhile, a labour hire company that mistakenly paid workers under agreement rates instead of an award has agreed to an enforceable undertaking. read more
Some recruiters are still operating under a false assumption that they have no health and safety obligations towards independent contractors, recent recruitment forums have uncovered. read more
An on-hire worker has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that a lack of clarity about his employment meant he could claim unfair dismissal against Manpower after a host terminated his placement. 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
Leaders from ITCRA and the Australian Industry Group have told a labour hire inquiry it is vital a flexible labour market remains in Australia, and any legislative changes should focus on removing barriers to competition. read more
The success of a joint industry initiative to improve on-hire worker safety has proved competitors can collaborate for a common industry good, says Randstad New Zealand's head of client solutions. read more
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