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Permanent employment developed from a casual position costs employer…

In a recent Employment Relations Authority case an employer was ordered to pay lost wages and compensation after dismissing a “casual” employee without any proper process.

The employee had commenced work as a casual and there was no obligation to offer any ongoing work.

When problems arose the employer dismissed the employee without putting the allegations to her, or giving her any opportunity to respond.

Unfortunately, for the employer, the ERA found that the casual employment had become permanent, due to regular hours with no finite term being offered, and worked, as a change to the original arrangements.

If you are unsure if your employees are casual or permanent, and what to do if problems arise, give me a call on (04) 473 6850.