For many Australian business owners, figuring out whether a worker is a casual, contractor, or permanent employee isn’t always straightforward. The rules are complex, the definitions are changing, and getting it wrong can lead to serious compliance issues and costly penalties. 

This fast-paced, practical webinar designed specifically for small business owners and managers. We’ll cut through the confusion and give you the clarity you need to make confident, compliant decisions about your workforce.

In just 60 minutes:

• Clear Up the Confusion: Understand the real differences between permanent, casual, and contractor roles, and why getting it wrong can cost you
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Get across the latest Fair Work changes, including sham contracting risks and new casual conversion rules, to help you and your business stay one step ahead
• Entitlements 101: From leave entitlements to wages and termination rights, we’ll cover what each worker type is entitled to (and what happens if you get it wrong)

Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, you’ll learn how to correctly classify workers, understand their entitlements, and avoid common traps like sham contracting.

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

Have a question?

Have a question about the webinar, or perhaps you need some guidance on a HR or workplace safety matter? We’re happy to answer all your questions, call 1300 835 409 or email [email protected].

For Australian business owners, staying compliant with evolving employment laws has never been more challenging. With expanding wage theft legislation, frequent Award changes, casual employment reforms, and evolving contractor classification tests, the compliance burden continues to grow for SMEs.

This practical, solutions-focused webinar cuts through the complexity to provide clear guidance on the most pressing employment law issues facing Australian businesses today.

In this webinar, our advisers will break down recent legislative changes, decode complex compliance requirements, and provide actionable strategies to protect your business from costly penalties and claims.

In just 60 minutes:

• Wage Theft Legislation & Penalties: You'll learn key definitions of wage theft, new penalties, and how to identify high-risk practices in your business 
• Modern Award Compliance: You'll discover how to navigate recent Award changes, implement proper classifications, and create compliant documentation
• Casual Employment Reform: You'll master the new casual framework, conversion rights, and strategic approaches to workforce planning
• Contractor vs. Employee Distinctions: You'll learn to apply the multi-factor test, implement proper agreements, and prevent sham contracting claims

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

Have a question?

Have a question about the webinar, or perhaps you need some guidance on a HR or workplace safety matter? We’re happy to answer all your questions, call 1300 835 409 or email [email protected].