27/08/2025
Yesterday the rules changed for Casual Employees becoming Permanent...Again!
From 26 August 2025, eligible casuals employed by a small business can issue a notice to their employer (in writing) to change to full-time or part-time employment.
Eligible casuals need to have been employed for at least 6 months or 12 months if employed by a small business
After consulting with the employee, the employer must respond in writing to the employee within 21 days of the employee giving the notice, either:
• accepting the change, or
• not accepting the change.
The Employer must have reasonable business grounds to refuse as defined in the NES