Genuine casuals and eligibility for casual conversion

What exactly is a casual employee?

Casual employees are a vital element of Australia’s workforce but up until recently, there has been no clear definition of what a casual employee really is.

It can be incredibly overwhelming for new employees to begin employment in a completely new workplace, whether it is their first job after graduation or their tenth.

It is in the employer’s interest to be able to facilitate their transition into the workplace as smoothly as possible and this is best done through an induction program.

Earlier this year, Melbourne-based NeuroRehab Allied Health Network decided to take a closer look at its company culture by completing a certification through global workplace consulting firm Great Place to Work (GPTW).

When thinking about partnerships, there are many greats that come to mind.

Freddie Mercury and Brian May from Queen—yes, I have seen the movie, which highlights that you can have disputes but also resolve them—Paul McCartney and John Lennon—from The Beatles, for our younger readers—Anthony Eisen and Nick Molnar from Afterpay, Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar from Atlassian, and Barack and Michelle Obama.

I am an employee and I have been ordered by government or health authorities to isolate after returning from interstate. What am I entitled to be paid?

Setting up a new physiotherapy course gives a university the chance to apply new ideas and best practice to its course design, distinguishing it from other courses available to students.

If stress is not appropriately managed it can lead to more serious mental and physical health issues.

For employers, there is an obligation under the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all workers.

Burnout.

It’s a term not yet officially recognised but an experience some clinicians may have encountered during their careers.

Human feelings and behaviours relating to work experiences have become a more common conversation in the past two years, as a global pandemic affects healthcare professionals on a personal level.