Casual employees in Australia are entitled to 25 per cent casual loading under most modern awards, access to the “employee choice pathway” to permanent employment after 6 months (12 months if employed by a small business), unpaid personal and carer’s leave, unpaid family and domestic violence leave, protection from unfair dismissal after the minimum employment period (subject to the regular

This guide walks an Australian employer through exactly what changed, who is eligible, how to respond, when you can refuse, and how labour hire arrangements interact with the new rules.