New rules for businesses operating in Victoria are set to have a big impact on the staffing sector, which still awaits crucial clarifications about which workers and organisations are deemed 'essential'. Also in this article: 'pandemic leave disaster payments' are now available for workers who have to self-isolate. read more
A labour hire company has failed to prove a casual worker resigned during a conversation with its HR manager about his return to work following a four-month absence. read more
The 'work status' test is a core failing of the current IR system and must be updated in the Fair Work Act, an inquiry into the on-demand workforce recommends. read more
The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a more 'flexible' approach to tackling underpayments and compliance breaches, but a lawyer warns recruiters to be on high alert for their liability under 'wage theft' laws. read more
JobKeeper's hasty introduction means flaws in the system will soon "bite" if they remain unaddressed, a new report says. Also in this article: an employer's direction for employees on JobKeeper to work more than their usual hours has been upheld. read more
A recruitment company has won an injunction against a former consultant who allegedly accessed candidates' data for unlawful purposes. read more
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