Casual Employment Fact Sheet

1. Employee Choice Casual Conversion Fact Sheet

New casual conversion rules from 26 August 2024 allow employees to request a change from casual to permanent.
Employees who have worked for 6 months (or 12 months in small businesses) can request conversion if they believe they no longer meet the casual employee definition.
Employers must respond to a request within 21 days, either accepting it or providing written reasons for rejection.
A rejection can only be based on legal or operational grounds (e.g., business restructuring, compliance with laws).
The request and response must be in writing.

2. Engaging Casual Employees Fact Sheet

Defines a casual employee as someone without a firm advance commitment to ongoing work.
Casuals receive a casual loading instead of entitlements like annual leave.
Employers should be clear on rosters, flexibility, and entitlements when hiring casual staff.
Casual employees must receive a Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS) when they start.
Awards and agreements may provide additional rights for casuals.

3. Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS)

Employers must provide this document to all new casual employees and again after 6 months (12 months for small businesses).
Defines casual employment based on work patterns, employer flexibility, and casual loading.
Employees can transition to permanent under the National Employment Standards (NES) if eligible.
Dispute resolution steps include workplace discussions, mediation, and Fair Work Commission intervention if needed.
Employers cannot reduce hours or terminate employment to avoid conversion obligations.

0413 519 139
info@explorepotential.com.au

If you have any questions or require tailored support, get in touch – we’re here to help.