Analysis: Employer group anger over IR reform that affects 327,100 labour-hire workers
The reaction of business groups and the Coalition to the government securing passage of its same job, same pay bill on Thursday — legislation that will prevent employers from outsourcing jobs to labour-hire firms that pay contracted workers less than award rates — was apoplectic, writes Bernard Keane.
Labor reworks casual rules, gig economy changes in amended IR Bill
The Albanese government has scrapped its plan to impose civil penalties for breaching some casual work rules, and offered assurances that 'employee-like' gig workers will not count as full employees, in a fresh round of amendments to its IR Bill.
One Nation says its proposed ‘equal pay for equal work’ bill wouldn’t put a “burden” on small businesses
The new Labor government may have an unlikely ally in One Nation as it pushes for legislation enshrining equal pay between full-time staff and casual labour hire workers.
Sidekicker cements long-term Seek partnership with $20 million raise
Sidekicker has forged a partnership with Seek since the recruitment giant came on board as its sole investor in 2015.
What is an ‘employee’? ATO aims to review superannuation guidance after landmark court ruling
The ATO is reassessing six guidelines on superannuation and employment after a High Court ruling found a worker contracted by a labour hire firm actually qualified as an employee.
How will Labor keep its IR promises on wage growth and gender equality?
At this election, Labor campaigned on the need to address three key issues: wage stagnation, insecure jobs and gender inequality.
Federal Court dishes out $29,000 in fines in age discrimination case involving overlooked 70-year-old
Two businesses were ordered to pay pecuniary penalties for contravening the Fair Work Act in relation to unlawful adverse action taken against a prospective employee.
Labour hire company fined $22,440 for underpaying 80 vulnerable workers at Queensland mushroom farm
The Fair Work Ombudsman's four-year battle over wage theft at a Queensland mushroom farm has come to an anti-climactic end, with a labour hire company fined $22,440.
“Easy targets”: Business to pay $65,000 for underpaying 19 workers, not keeping records
A Brisbane labour-hire company has been ordered to pay more than $65,000 for underpaying 19 international workers and failing to keep records.
‘Widespread and entrenched’: Migrant worker exploitation could attract jail time
Criminal penalties for serious exploitation of migrant workers are on the way after the government accepted a recommendation to take action.
Amazon shells out for 500 full-time warehouse jobs amid labour hire criticism
Amazon Australia has decided to take responsibility for its local workers and will transition 500 roles into permanent full-time positions.
Labour-hire worker wins $140,000 in compo from host employer after falling down elevator shaft
A labour-hire worker successfully established that a host employer’s negligence caused him to sustain an injury to his left knee.
