The Fair Work Commission's landmark casual conversion ruling has implications for all organisations that engage casual labour, and its circumstances would likely have "tripped up" many employers, according to a lawyer.
An employer has to convert a casual employee to permanent part-time employment, after a landmark ruling on the Federal Government's new 'employee choice' provisions.
A major review has largely rejected arguments that the Closing Loopholes reforms have had "unintended consequences" for employers, however it recommends that clearer guidance should be developed as a priority, to reduce uncertainty and complexity.
The FWC has no jurisdiction to deal with a casual conversion dispute lodged by an employee whose role was made redundant shortly after she sought to become permanent.
Key amendments to the Fair Work Act start on Monday 26 August. This page contains everything you need to know about the changes to casual employment and contracting arrangements.
The laws around engaging casual and contract workers have changed drastically this year. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand how this affects your organisation.
A "significant variation" in an employee's regular work pattern shortly before she reached her one-year work anniversary meant she wasn't entitled to convert from casual to permanent, the Federal Circuit Court has found.
As the employment law landscape continues to shift, HR faces a raft of new compliance issues. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to prepare yourself for the year ahead.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
