Linx Employment exits Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme amid worker treatment investigation
ABCMore than 200 Pacific workers have been left in limbo after their employer Linx Employment agreed to end its participation in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme amid worker treatment investigations. Key points: Linx Employment faces allegations it failed to provide workers with their legally contracted 30 hours per week DEWR says the company has agreed to end its participation in the PALM scheme Unions and industry have concerns about the future of the program ahead of changes next year The Tasmanian labour hire company is being investigated by the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations over allegations it failed to provide workers with their legally contracted 30 hours per week. "Linx Employment Tas Pty Ltd has today agreed with DEWR to end their participation in the PALM scheme," the spokesman said. "Working closely with Linx Employment to exit the scheme is the best way to support workers and host employers," he said.
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