Casual Work

Roster rights

Are you working extra hours with no extra pay? Have your hours suddenly been slashed? This fact sheet answers those questions and more about your roster rights.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/roster-rights/

Casual workers

In Australia, there are more than two million workers employed casually.  As a casual employee, your employer does not have to provide you with regular hours or ongoing work. You are also meant to have the right to refuse shifts.  Casual workers are entitled to some, but not all, of the benefits that permanent workers…

https://www.australianunions.org.au/factsheet/casual-workers/

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