Reminder: Deadline for casual conversion obligations imminent
The National Employment Standards (NES) in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) were amended with effect from 27 March 2021, placing obligations on employers to: Provide casual employees with the Casual Employment Information Statement (‘CEIS’) available here; Offer eligible casual employees with an opportunity to
Respect@Work Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 last night, which supports amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 and Sex Discrimination Act to combat workplace sexual harassment. More information as to the proposed legislation can be found in
High Court Overturns Rossato Ruling
The High Court has today overturned the Federal Court ruling that an employee was entitled to paid leave while engaged as a casual on a series of consecutive contracts (see previous alert). In the 47-page judgment, the High Court defined a casual employee as one who
High Court to Deliver Rossato Judgment
The High Court will deliver its much-anticipated judgment of Workpac v Rossato next Wednesday, 4 August 2021 at 10am. Back in 2018, the Federal Court held that Mr Rossato, who Workpac considered was employed on a casual basis, was in fact entitled to paid leave entitlements attaching to
Changes to Superannuation Legislation
Employers should be aware that new legislation passed recently will impact how they make superannuation contributions to their employees. Under the Treasury Laws Amendment Act (Your Future, Your Super) Bill 2021, the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 has undergone two major amendments, being: An increase the
EMA Legal welcomes Sue Porter and Abby Wright to our growing team of solicitors
Sue Porter – Associate (mid-July) Sue brings with her diverse experience in industrial relations and employment law, gained whilst working in a range of industries in State and Federal jurisdiction. Most recently she was Principal Industrial Relations Adviser within a State Government department, responsible for disputes

