Tag: casual employees

When does ending casual employment constitute a dismissal?

A recent FWC case highlights the fine line between dismissing a casual employee and the employment relationship coming to a natural end.

When can employers refuse a casual conversion request?

From August this year, new legislation will allow casual employees who believe they are no longer casual to request permanent employment. Under the new laws, what will constitute reasonable grounds to refuse a conversion request?

What HR needs to know about upcoming laws for engaging casual workers

With new rules for engaging casual workers due to come into effect in August, a legal expert outlines how HR can prepare.

IR update: Jail time for wage theft included in ‘Closing Loopholes Bill’

Criminalising wage theft and industrial manslaughter, and stronger protections for gig economy workers. Here are the big-ticket items in the government’s Closing Loopholes Bill.

A guide to terminating casual employees

Before terminating a casual employee, make sure you’ve done your due diligence to avoid breaching your legal obligations.