It is a requirement that all CASUAL STAFF are provided with a copy of the Casual Employment Information Statement, which provides a simple summary of the special rights of casual employees rights at work. The Fair Work Ombudsman has released an updated version of the CEIS that summarises the casual conversion and other casual entitlement elements.
Employers will be familiar with the Fair Work Information Statement (FWIS) that has to be provided to all staff. As per Section 125 of the Fair Work Act, before the changes, an employer must give each employee the Fair Work Information Statement before, or as soon as practicable after, they employee starts employment. The Fair Work Information Statement is updated regularly and the most recent version can be found at the perpetual link https://www.fairwork.gov.au/sites/default/files/migration/724/Fair-Work-Information-Statement.pdf.
The changes to the Fair Work Act that passed late in March 2021 add to this Section and creates a second Information Statement, one that is specifically for Casuals – the latest version of the CEIS is available now on the perpetual link https://www.fairwork.gov.au/sites/default/files/migration/724/casual-employment-information-statement.pdf.
This Casual Employment Information Statement must be given to casual employees IN ADDITION to them receiving the Fair Work Information Statement. Casual Employees must receive both the FWIS and the CEIS.
ACAPMA advises members to;
- Download the CEIS and provide all casual employees with a copy of the CEIS now
- Add distribution of the CEIS to the businesses new starter process for casual staff
- Add distribution of the CEIS to the businesses Confirmation of Employment process for casual staff.
ACAPMA will advise members when the CEIS has a permanent home and the permanent link can be added to processes, until then the downloaded version is recommended to be stored locally.
Here to help
ACAPMA members are reminded that ACAPMA has a series of resources from Quick Reference Guides to template letters and investigation and reporting checklists that can assist with ensuring compliant and consistent responses in this area, and can call on the advice and support of the ACAPMA Employment Professionals via employment@acapma.com.au.
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They are provided as general advice and you should seek further advice on your situation by emailing employment@acapma.com.au, it’s free for members.
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Elisha Radwanowski BCom (HRM&IR)
Executive Manager Employment and Training
ACAPMA
Source: https://acapmag.com.au/2022/08/new-casual-employment-information-statement-released/
