Damages to misclassified casuals will be offset by loading under new workplace bill

Employment 2020-12-07 10:10 pm By Christine Caulfield | Melbourne

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Casual workers will have the option of permanent employment after 12 months under the Morrison government’s industrial relations omnibus bill to be unveiled this week, but the legislation will also scale back what damages casuals can pocket in legal action over misclassification.

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