Case law update - Casuals v Permanent Employees

Smith Thornton Accountants

If you engage casual employees, make sure you're aware of the latest updates.

What is happening?

  • The Federal Court recently handed down a decision re-confirming a previous decision it handed down approximately 18 months ago
  • The decision reconfirms that a casual employee with a "firm advance commitment from their employer to continuing and indefinite work" is entitled to annual leave, personal/carer's leave, compassionate leave and public holidays

Next steps

  • This decision is highly likely to be appealed to the High Court, but in the meantime, this decision is law and it is important to understand whether this impacts your business

Download the below fact sheets for more information.

The impact of the Rosatto decision fact sheet

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