Posts tagged "casual work"

A ruling from the Federal Court has confirmed long-term casual workers can dispute their status and seek payments for entitlements such as annual leave.

A landmark Federal Court ruling has re-ignited debate about casual leave entitlements and puts businesses employing 'regular casuals' in a spot of trouble.

A must-read explainer for employers that explains the definitions, recent developments and key issues associated with casual employees.

Lobbyists say small business is threatened by casual double-dipping amid ongoing uncertainty over court action, who it effects and why.

Facing losing a second vote in the house in as many weeks, the coalition has caved on otherwise uncontroversial access to justice reforms.

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.

A Coalition-majority committee chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended changes to the Fair Work Act to protect workers from casual work pitfalls.

Claims about what is (or is not) casual employment and what is (or is not) happening to the sector is at the fore in debates about working conditions.

Jobs and Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has intervened in a test-case over whether casual loadings can offset annual leave claims.

Freelance jobs are emerging as a way for business owners to optimise their workforces as more talent becomes available, experts say.

Saturday penalty rates for casual employees are increasing, raising concern that businesses will have to reassess their rosters in the lead up to Christmas.

A recent Federal Court decision could lead to casual workers making billions of dollars in annual leave claims from Australian employers.