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Yes. Requirements depend on where the Labour Hire business operates, the employment arrangements and the industries in which workers are placed.
Where does Labour Hire licensing apply? #
Labour Hire licensing schemes currently operate in:
The definitions, exclusions and licensing requirements are not identical in each jurisdiction.
Businesses operating across multiple states and territories should check the requirements applying in each location.
What about Workers Compensation? #
Labour Hire businesses will generally need to consider the applicable Workers Compensation arrangements for their employees and on-hired workers.
Requirements vary between jurisdictions and depend on the employment structure.
Who is responsible for workplace safety? #
Both a Labour Hire provider and a host business can have work health and safety duties.
These duties cannot simply be transferred from one party to another through a contract.
Safe Work Australia provides guidance about WHS duties in Labour Hire arrangements.
What can client contracts require? #
Examples include:
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Public and Products Liability Insurance
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Management Liability Insurance
- Cyber Insurance
- Minimum limits
- Certificates of Currency
- Insurance maintained for specified periods
Meeting the insurance limits requested by a client does not mean every contractual obligation is insured.
Licensing requirements can change, so the current position should be confirmed with the relevant regulator.
Webber Insurance can review the insurance implications of contractual requirements.
Contact our team if you need help reviewing a Labour Hire insurance requirement.
