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Recorded Webinar: Return To Form? How the Closing the Loophole Reforms have Redefined 'Casual' Employees

In 2020, the Rossato decision clarified that when it comes to determining whether an employee is in fact casual, the Courts will look at the real substance of the relationship rather than its form. While that decision ended years of legal uncertainty, it was not to last. In respon
PRESENTED BY Nick Ruskin Partner - K&L Gates , Melbourne

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About the Webinar

In 2020, the Rossato decision clarified that when it comes to determining whether an employee is in fact casual, the Courts will look at the real substance of the relationship rather than its form. While that decision ended years of legal uncertainty, it was not to last. In response to that decision, the government has changed the way in which casual employees are to be defined yet again following the Closing the Loophole reform package introduced in late 2023. To help HR professionals get across these changes and understand what they mean for their organisation, this session explores:

  • The legal changes under Closing the Loophole legislation, including the new definition of casual employee and the new employee choice pathway to permanent employment
  • The test to be applied when considering the application of the test to individual workplaces (and what to look out for) and specific issues which may arise in practice
  • Practical guidance to assist workplaces determine whether their employees are genuinely casual
  • Tips for what to look for when reviewing and amending employment agreement templates

Presented By

Nick Ruskin
Partner, K&L Gates Melbourne, Vic

Nick is a Partner of K&L Gates Global Labour, Employment and Workplace Safety practice in Melbourne.

Nick practises in a range of sectors including education, health, retail, government and finance.

His experience in labour relations stretches back before his time as a lawyer when he was an industrial relations practitioner and advocate working for industrial organisations.

He has been an external consultant to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva and has delivered an address at the United Nations in New York on Australian Workplace Standards in an international context.

His practice is both litigious and advisory and he brings to it an enthusiasm for legal strategy and a practical application of the law.

Since 2008, Nick has been named by Best Lawyers (as published in the Australian Financial Review) as one of the top lawyers in Australia.  He is also a highly recommended lawyer in the PLC Which Lawyer, is recognised as a leading lawyer in employment law by Chambers Global and is named in the Guide to the World's leading Labour and Employment lawyers.

Nick was the recipient of the Australian Human Resources Institute Medal in 2013.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for HR professionals and lawyers practising in employment law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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