Engaging casual employees

Tom Earls , 16 June 2025

As the 12-month anniversary of the latest casual employment reforms approaches, it’s a timely opportunity for businesses to review their systems and processes for engaging casual staff. ACA IR advisor Tom Earls breaks down what employers need to know – from managing the risk of double-dipping claims to navigating the casual conversion process and understanding the Casual Employment Information Statement rules.

Prepared by Fair Work Lawyers for the Association of Consulting Architects, current as at 16 June 2025.

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The matters in this article are necessarily general in nature and specific advice must be sought for specific circumstances. This is of particular importance in this field given that it is inherently uncertain and there is limited case law interpreting the requirements. For more information, contact Fair Work Lawyers.