THE Pharmacy Guild has welcomed government intervention in a legal case to provide certainty about back pay claims for casuals.
A recent Federal Court decision had cast doubt on the future employment of casuals because of potential exposure to large back pay claims, with employers having already effectively paid for leave once through a casual loading, and then possibly again through claims after employees leave their jobs.
The ruling has "muddied the water even further," according to Guild Executive Director David Quilty who said small businesses like pharmacies already had to deal with highly complex workplace relations rules and regulations.
"We support the government's intervention...to provide clarity and certainty for employers," he said.
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