When can casuals claim annual leave

by JFM Team | Jun 29, 2020

If you are one of the multitude of casual workers in Australia who are rostered in advance and have regular shifts, the Federal Circuit Court has just ruled you could be entitled to annual leave, sick leave and other entitlements. The decision The decision of WorkPac...

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

by JFM Team | 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...

Will you end up paying double for casual employees?

by JFM Team | 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...

Do you really want to keep things ‘casual’?

by JFM Team | 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...

Are you aware of unfair dismissal rights for casual workers?

by JFMLAW | Feb 14, 2020

On 23 January 2020, the Fair Work Commission passed down a re-determination in the matter of Angele Chandler v Bed Bath N’ Table Pty Ltd, allowing for casual employees meeting certain criteria to have access to unfair dismissal remedies. Ms Chandler was employed as a...