For many Australian business owners, figuring out whether a worker is a casual, contractor, or permanent employee isn’t always straightforward. The definitions are changing, and the actual working relationship often overrides the written contract in determining employment status, so getting it wrong can lead to serious compliance issues and costly penalties.

With recent changes to employment definitions, casual conversion pathways, and tighter rules around contractor classifications and sham contracting, it’s more important than ever to classify workers correctly.

Join us for a fast-paced, practical webinar designed for small business owners and managers.

In just 60 minutes:

• Clear Up the Confusion: Understand how permanent, casual and contractor roles differ in practice
• Stay Ahead of Fair Work Changes: Get up to speed on the latest updates affecting worker classification, including sham contracting risks and the now‑active Employee Choice Pathway for casual employees
• Entitlements 101: Learn what each worker type is legally entitled to from leave and wages to termination rules (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.

Don’t miss your chance to ask your questions during the live Q&A, so you can come away with tailored guidance for your business.

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

Have a question?

Have a question before 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].