Casual Conversion
April 8, 2014
Do you know your obligations?
The Pharmacy Industry Award
2010 (PIA) does not allow an
employee to be employed
on a casual basis if they work
‘reasonably predictable hours’.
Whilst the transitional provisions
permitted employees employed
prior to the certain dates, these
provisions cease to operate on 1
July 2014.
On 1 July each year, an
employer has had the
opportunity to convert
permanent casual employees
to part time or full-time status
without the need to obtain the
employee’s consent.
Alternatively, by mutual
agreement this conversion could
occur at any time throughout the
year.
This provision will cease to
operate on 1 July 2014, at which
time any remaining permanent
casual employees (that is, casual
employees who work regularly
and systematically) must be
converted to permanent status.
Failing to convert casual
employees who work regular
and systematic hours by 1 July
2014, will be a breach of the PIA
and penalties can be applied to
employers who neglect to meet
their award obligations.
For more information on
converting casuals to full time
or part time status, contact the
Workplace Relations manager in
your State or Territory Branch.
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