Webinar: Changes to Casual Employment
From 26 August 2024, as part of the latest Closing Loopholes amendments, a number of changes came into effect that impact casual employees and their employers.
Join us online for our FREE webinar during which Nathaniel Ganeson, Senior Associate at HR Legal, will discuss the key changes relating to casual employees and practical tips for employers to remain compliant moving forward.
The webinar will cover:
- Changes to the definition of casual employment with a focus on the practical reality of an employment relationship
- The expanded casual conversion pathway
- Changes to modern awards
- How these changes impact casual employees covered by an enterprise agreement
- Expanded jurisdiction of the Fair Work Commission to deal with disputes
- Fixed term contracts for casual employees in higher education
- The requirement to provide a Casual Employee Information Statement (CEIS)
- Strengthened protections for casual employees against unlawful adverse action
- Steps for employers to ensure they remain compliant with the new laws
