Guidance
Casual employment + employee choice pathway
Closing Loopholes No. 2 casual definition + choice pathway (Aug 2024).
In plain English
This guidance explains new rules for casual employment and employee choice, starting in August 2024.
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) provides guidance on the new casual definition and employee choice pathway. This applies to employers of casual employees. It clarifies how to determine if an employee is a casual. It also outlines the new employee choice pathway, allowing some casuals to convert to permanent employment. The guidance came into effect in August 2024.
Why it matters
Businesses using casual employees must understand these changes. Incorrectly classifying employees can lead to significant issues. Review your casual employment practices to ensure compliance with the new rules.
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Issuing regulator
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Source: https://fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/types-of-employees/casual-employees. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.