Do you employ casual staff? If so, you need to be aware of the amendments made this year to the Fair Work Act (2009) regarding casual employment.
Casual employees
Employer’s Win Casual Fight
Earlier this week, the High Court handed down its decision in favour of Workpac, finding that earlier decisions in the matters of Skene v Workpac and Rossato v Workpac had been incorrectly decided.
Workpac v Rossato – ‘Double Dipping’ for Casual Employees
What does the recent Federal Court decision regarding casual employees mean for employers? Can casual employees be considered a full-time employee?
‘Casual’ Truck Driver awarded accrued annual leave
A recent landmark decision means that casual employees may be classed as permanent rather than casual if they fall into the category of being employed regular and predictable hours.
Long Service Leave and Casual Employment
Dispelling the myth! Long term casual employees are entitled to long service leave.
Watch this space: casual employees right to convert to permanent employment
During the most recent review of the Modern Awards by the Fair Work Commission, they have decided that the Modern Awards should contain a provision that allows casual employees to elect to convert to either full-time employment or part-time employment, once they have met certain criteria.
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