Changes to casual employment

Changes to casual employment come into force from 26 August 2024.

Casual employment definition

A new definition of ‘casual employee’ takes effect from 26 August 2024. Under this definition, a person is a casual employee if, when they start employment:

• the employment relationship has no firm advance commitment to ongoing work, taking into account a number of factors, and
• they’re entitled to a casual loading or specific casual pay rate under an award, registered agreement, or employment contract.

For casuals employed from 26 August 2024, the new casual employee definition will apply.

Read more at the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

Casual Employment Information Statement

From 26 August 2024, small business employers must provide casual employees with a Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS) before, or as soon as practicable after they start their job, and as soon as practicable after 12 months of employment.

Download the Casual Employment Information Statement from the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

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