When a casual employee says they’re no longer casual – what is the test?

What happens when a casual employee says they no longer meet the definition of a casual?

In this week’s podcast, Andrew Douglas and Tom Daly discuss the first case on casual conversion to permanent employment and the employees’ choice pathway.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

When a casual employee says they&rsquo;re no longer casual &ndash; what is the test? What happens when a casual employee says they no longer meet the definition of a casual? In this week&rsquo;s podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew Douglas</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-daly-6258381b8/" data-ac-default-color="1">Tom Daly</a>&nbsp;discuss the first case on casual conversion to permanent employment and the employees&rsquo; choice pathway. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/et703Nlpong" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most significant developments, issues, and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most significant developments, issues, and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

The Friday Workplace Briefing

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most significant developments, issues and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

The Friday Workplace Briefing is a weekly podcast to update the Australian business community on the most&nbsp;significant&nbsp;developments, issues and cases across workplace law, with practical suggestions to protect your business and people.

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When An Employee says They are no Longer Casual-What is The Test

What happens when workplace conflict meets AI?

In a recent Fair Work Commission decision, a body corporate committee was found to have repeatedly behaved unreasonably towards a caretaker, creating a risk to her health and safety and warranting a stop-bullying order.

The decision also highlights an emerging issue for employers and employees: the use of AI in workplace correspondence. The Commission criticised correspondence that appeared to have been AI-generated as lengthy, repetitive and accusatory, while also emphasising the importance of meaningfully engaging with legitimate workplace concerns.

In our upcoming podcast, Andrew Douglas and Kim McLagan will discuss the key findings of the decision and explore what it means for workplace bullying, workplace communications and the growing use of AI in employment matters.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

What happens when workplace conflict meets AI? In a recent Fair Work Commission decision, a body corporate committee was found to have repeatedly behaved unreasonably towards a caretaker, creating a risk to her health and safety and warranting a stop-bullying order. The decision also highlights an emerging issue for employers and employees: the use of AI in workplace correspondence. The Commission criticised correspondence that appeared to have been AI-generated as lengthy, repetitive and accusatory, while also emphasising the importance of meaningfully engaging with legitimate workplace concerns. In our upcoming podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew Douglas</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/kim-mclagan/" data-ac-default-color="1">Kim McLagan</a>&nbsp;will discuss the key findings of the decision and explore what it means for workplace bullying, workplace communications and the growing use of AI in employment matters. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SRnqUlKi7ks" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

How Ai is The Bully’s Tool

In this episode, Andrew Douglas and Jim Babalis explore the growing trend of serious criminal prosecutions arising from workplace safety incidents. Using South Australia's first industrial manslaughter prosecution as a starting point, they discuss how regulators are increasingly pursuing significant penalties against companies, directors, and individuals following workplace fatalities.

The conversation also examines recent industrial and workplace manslaughter cases from across Australia, highlighting the evolving legal landscape, the heightened expectations on employers and officers, and the importance of proactive safety management in mitigating both legal and operational risk.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

In this episode,&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew Douglas</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/jim-babalis/" data-ac-default-color="1">Jim Babalis</a>&nbsp;explore the growing trend of serious criminal prosecutions arising from workplace safety incidents. Using South Australia's first industrial manslaughter prosecution as a starting point, they discuss how regulators are increasingly pursuing significant penalties against companies, directors, and individuals following workplace fatalities. The conversation also examines recent industrial and workplace manslaughter cases from across Australia, highlighting the evolving legal landscape, the heightened expectations on employers and officers, and the importance of proactive safety management in mitigating both legal and operational risk. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SRnqUlKi7ks" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

The Growth of More Serious Criminal Charges in Safety 

The Federal Government has announced its intention to establish a new Fair Work Court—the most significant proposed change to Australia's workplace relations system in almost 30 years.

Join Andrew Douglas and Jim Babalis as they discuss what this proposal could mean for employers, including how workplace disputes may be resolved in the future, what is currently known, and the potential impact on businesses if the reforms proceed.

While the proposal is still in its early stages and consultation is yet to commence, understanding the direction of these reforms is important for employers looking to stay ahead of workplace relations developments.

Watch this week’s Friday Workplace Briefing Video here.

The Federal Government has announced its intention to establish a new&nbsp;Fair Work Court&mdash;the most significant proposed change to Australia's workplace relations system in almost 30 years. Join&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/andrew-douglas/" data-ac-default-color="1">Andrew Douglas</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fcwlawyers.com.au/team/jim-babalis/" data-ac-default-color="1">Jim Babalis</a>&nbsp;as they discuss what this proposal could mean for employers, including how workplace disputes may be resolved in the future, what is currently known, and the potential impact on businesses if the reforms proceed. While the proposal is still in its early stages and consultation is yet to commence, understanding the direction of these reforms is important for employers looking to stay ahead of workplace relations developments. Watch this week&rsquo;s Friday Workplace Briefing Video&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/LvR9iGSW_xs" data-ac-default-color="1">here</a>.

When An Employee says They are no Longer Casual-What is The Test

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