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To address the new regulations for hiring casual workers, which will take effect in August, HR professionals must take the following actions to ensure compliance and a smooth transition.

Understand how the ATO defines ordinary time earnings, what’s excluded, and how awards or contracts may impact your obligations.

Which public holidays apply when employees occasionally work interstate – those applying back in their home state/territory or those in the interstate location? 

A County Court of Victoria case ruled a bricklayer was an independent contractor, not an employee, under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, highlighting the importance of formal agreements in employment relationships.

An overseas posting can benefit an employee’s personal and professional development. But make sure you understand your legal obligations as an employer before any bags are packed.

How can you manage the termination process and avoid potential legal claims? Join this free webcast to find out.

On Wednesday 9 February 2022, the High Court of Australia (‘HCA’) handed down its decision in CFMMEU & Anor v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 1 (Personnel Contracting).