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Business relieved at High Court test of ‘double-dipping’ casual work – The Australian Financial Review
The High Court is now set to rule next year on one of the most divisive issues in the labour market – as well as one of the biggest threats to the viability of…
The High Court has at least reduced pressure over the potential costs of casual employment. Federal Industrial Relations Minister Porters bill will also include provisions to block the option for such double dipping in exchange for giving casuals employed on systematic rosters the choice of becoming permanent probably after one year.
Already eight class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of casuals seeking additional compensation for their previous work.
But employers have still been nervous…
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