Casual Employees – The Cost Of Getting It Wrong
In a recent decision handed down by the Full Federal Court in the case of Workpac Pty Ltd vs Rossato [2020], it has been determined that an employee, whom is incorrectly classified as a casual employee and paid a casual loading, may also claim annual leave and personal leave from their employer.
The case looked at what the definition of casual employment is and whether casual loading can be used to offset leave entitlements.
If you employ casual staff, make sure you read this article to find out the impact this ruling could have for your business.
