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Contingent workers tend to be screened much less effectively than permanent employees, according to the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), which has developed a framework to help employers prevent fraudulent job applications.

An employer whose dismissal process was described as involving a plethora of deficiencies has won an appeal against reinstating the worker it sacked for swearing at and threatening his colleagues. Also in this article, a roundup of recent dismissal rulings; new submissions on extending the Fair Work Act; the extent of workplace boredom; and more.

Building a labour market in which high-quality, secure jobs are the norm requires a "thorough revitalisation" of the whole workplace relations framework, an Australian economist says.

Many large employers admit they manage their flexible/contingent workforce poorly, and the opportunity cost of not tackling this problem in the digital era is "really significant", a workplace academic warns.

Seek has issued a warning on impending skills shortages and wages "shock", while new research shows leaders are divided on the impact of automation. Meanwhile, two reports highlight growing demand for IT talent; a union calls for "urgent" gig economy regulation; and more.

A Federal Court ruling has implications for enterprise agreements covering small workforces, while the High Court has refused to rule on a labour hire indemnity dispute. In other news, NAB has extended its DV policies; developing mindfulness is crucial to inclusive leadership; and more.

Many HR teams will have increased reporting and compliance duties when the Australian Government introduces laws on modern slavery next year, a legal specialist says.

Employees joining the gig economy highlight growing risk areas for HR to manage, an employment lawyer says.