How are casual employment contracts different?

by | May 24, 2020

A casual employment contract is fundamentally different to either a permanent or fixed term arrangement. Very few employers, or employees, have taken the time to fully understand the consequences of casual employment. What does it mean to be a casual employee? Casual...
Will you end up paying double for casual employees?

Will you end up paying double for casual employees?

by | May 22, 2020

An important decision about casual employees was published this week, and it’s making everyone think twice about their casual employees. If you’re not careful, you will also end up paying double – first 25% casual loading, then statutory...
How does redundancy work for a small business?

How does redundancy work for a small business?

by | Apr 30, 2020

Many SME business owners will need to consider ‘restructuring’ their operations over the coming months. The roles performed by different employees will necessarily come under the microscope – and some roles will need to go. Restructuring and...
Do you really want to keep things ‘casual’?

Do you really want to keep things ‘casual’?

by | Apr 23, 2020

As social restrictions move down a notch or two, many employers planning for the reopening of their businesses are asking the question: “How can we reduce costs?” Many businesses that have not been actively trading for the last few months have bills piling up, so...
How to reduce working hours for employees

How to reduce working hours for employees

by | Mar 28, 2020

Employers can reduce their permanent employees’ hours of work in accordance with the relevant Modern Award, and with the employee’s consent. For information on Modern Awards, see the Fair Work Ombudsman Site here. If your employee does not agree to a reduction in...