Employers have less than two weeks to assess whether to offer permanent employment to their regular casual workforce, and it will be "very easy" to make mistakes when trying to comply with the new obligations, a lawyer says. read more
Two important disputes about contracting versus employment relationships are set to be determined by the High Court in coming weeks. Meanwhile, a review platform is targeting the contracting space to give recruiters better visibility of their success rates and redeployment. read more
The High Court has put an end to the "turbulent" case law involving casual claims for the past few years, restoring certainty to all employers and particularly labour hire providers. read more
The High Court has unanimously upheld WorkPac's appeal against a ruling that a casual employee should have received permanent entitlements. read more
A recruitment company has asked the Fair Work Commission to clarify whether casual loading specifically includes a long service leave component, as it faces down a union claim. read more
A new ruling highlights the importance of crystal clear communication at the end of a casual assignment, to minimise legal risks. read more
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