With most states, except NSW, aiming to eliminate the coronavirus, employer groups say constantly changing borders rules are making it "impossible" for businesses.
A landmark Federal Court ruling has re-ignited debate about casual leave entitlements and puts businesses employing 'regular casuals' in a spot of trouble.
Employers will have an avenue to offset claims for back pay from 'regular casuals', but the government has stopped short of trying to change the Fair Work Act to clarify the definition of casual work.
Employers will have to provide written responses to employees justifying why they've denied flexible work requests, the Fair Work Commission has decided.