Wendy is a Partner in Herbert Smith Freehills’ Brisbane office. Wendy has a broad East Coast practice and assists clients in various industries in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Wendy is advising clients extensively in relation to the many changes to the Fair Work Act in the Secure Jobs Better Pay legislation, and other legislation that has passed parliament, is before parliament, or is planned for 2023 and beyond.
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Recorded Webinar: Getting Clarity on Casuals
Recent high-profile decisions, along with the Federal Government’s Omnibus Bill have refocused attention on the definition of casual employment and whether employees are truly ‘casual’ employees. But confusion abounds generally over the application of the test in practice. This t
PRESENTED BY
Wendy Fauvel
Partner -
Herbert Smith Freehills
, Brisbane
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About the Webinar
Recent high-profile decisions, along with the Federal Government’s Omnibus Bill have refocused attention on the definition of casual employment and whether employees are truly ‘casual’ employees. But confusion abounds generally over the application of the test in practice. This topic addresses:
- The definition of casual employment for the purposes of the Fair Work Act, workplace instruments and the new Omnibus Bill
- A broad review of casual employee entitlements, including unfair dismissal and casual conversion
- The latest developments in litigation and class actions following Workpac v Skene
- Steps to take to mitigate claims by casuals that they are not ‘true’ casuals, including the use of set-off clauses
Presented By
Wendy Fauvel
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Brisbane, QLDWho 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 – From April 1 st 2021, due to the new requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.
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]