Changes to the Fair Work Act regarding Casual Employees – What you need to know

5 years ago

Earlier this year, the Australian Government passed changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) regarding casual employees.

For P&C Associations with casual employees, P&C Federation’s legal advisers, Hicksons Lawyers, have provided additional information about what has changedthe definition of a casual employeeand what you need to dnow.   

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