Labour supplier's safety communication was "seriously compromised"
A labour hire company that was not kept informed about the work its employees performed at a host site has nonetheless successfully defended a safety prosecution. read more
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Gig work stays in "grey zone" for now; Industrial manslaughter expansion flagged
A would-be landmark case resolving where gig work platforms fit into the employment law landscape has instead settled out of court. Meanwhile an inquiry has recommended broadening industrial manslaughter provisions. read more
Recruiters named among top leaders; Gig work set for reform; and more
- Recruitment CEO named in outstanding leaders list
- Gig worker reforms flagged as 'urgent' priority
- News in brief: NPAworldwide, WGEA, and more read more
Tech recruiter growing; Labour provider fined $20k; and more
- Ex-Hudson director's company shuns start-up tag
- Labour provider fined $20k over host-site injury
- Manufacturing and construction jobs demand grows read more
Safety breaches cost labour supplier $1.3m; Warning over insolvency changes; and more
- Labour provider spending $1.3m on safety after serious incident
- Insolvency laws a double-edged sword for recruiters
- The toughest roles to fill
- APAC's top-ranking RPOs read more
Chandler Macleod facing discrimination claim over BHP safety policy
Chandler Macleod is facing a discrimination claim from on-hire workers who have been excluded from a host site for being part of a "COVID-19 health risk group". read more
Inquiry targets labour hire "anomaly"; Candidate coaching an "obligation"; and more
- Inquiry turns spotlight on labour hire safety
- U&U tackles candidate "anxiety" with free coaching
- Restructure to unlock cross-selling for Adcorp
- News in brief: Ashley Services, Globalization Partners read more
Coles fails in indemnity claims against Chandler Macleod
Coles has failed on appeal to convince a court that it should not have to bear the costs of defending claims brought against it by labour hire workers, who were injured while failing to follow its on-site procedures. read more
Inquiry turns spotlight on quarantine recruitment practices
Public hearings will soon begin to expose further details of the hiring practices widely considered the starting point for Victoria's second pandemic wave. read more
Victorian staffing demand hinges on 'essential' work
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
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