Case Summary – WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84

Case Summary – WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84

by | May 29, 2020

Background facts In WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84, Robert Rossato (Mr Rossato) was an employee of WorkPac Pty Ltd (WorkPac) from 28 July 2014 until 9 April 2018. Over that period, six consecutive contracts of employment were executed between Mr Rossato and...
Thinking about standing down your employees?

Thinking about standing down your employees?

by | May 27, 2020

The economic impacts triggered by the COVID-19 health crisis have had a devastating impact on businesses. Some of the regulations introduced by the federal and state government to contain COVID-19 have stifled economic activity and prevented many businesses from...

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...
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...