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New casual employment laws to kick in with $66k penalties

Australian businesses with long-term casual staff could soon face fines in excess of $66,000 if they fail to offer them permanent positions from next week, says the Fair Work Ombudsman.

New casual employment laws to kick in with $66k penalties
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New casual employment laws to kick in with $66k penalties

From 27 September, employers will need to begin contacting casual staff, employed for at least 12 months, with a written offer to convert them to permanent employment.

Read more at Accountants Daily.

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