Important WHS clarification for margin-only temp placements - Risk Collective

Think recruitment agencies are off the hook when it comes to WHS in margin-only placements (where you receive an ongoing margin but the client employes the worker/locum)? Think again.

A recent clarification from SafeWork NSW dispels a common myth in the temporary staffing industry -especially in locum hospital placements - where agencies often assume no responsibility for safety obligations if the host pays the worker directly. But WHS law sees things differently. Agencies are still considered PCBUs and must carry out WHS checks, regardless of payment arrangements.

For recruiters navigating complex client relationships and compliance pressures, it pays to listen to what SafeWork NSW has to say, backed by firsthand insight.