Casual Conversion and Employee Choice Pathway
New laws have come into effect which will give casual workers more power to convert to permanent employment.
These laws were pushed for and won by unions to give you more opportunity to become permanent and have more stability and security in your hours and pay.
Do you want to become a permanent employee? Here’s what you need to know
The new process for becoming a permanent employee is called the “Employee Choice Pathway”.
If you’re covered by an Enterprise Agreement that contains a casual conversion clause, this will continue to apply during the life of the Agreement as well as the Employee Choice Pathway.
To be eligible to become a permanent employee, you need to:
- Have been employed for 6 months or more at your current workplace; and
- No longer meet the definition of a ‘casual worker’ (A worker is considered casual if there is no firm advance commitment to continuing and indefinite work)
I think I’m eligible, how do I apply?
To start the process of becoming a permanent employee, you need to provide a written notice to your employer letting them know you want to become permanent. We can help you do this.
Once you’ve submitted your request, your employer must respond to this in writing within 21 days and they must consult with you before responding.
If you’re casual and would like the SDA’s assistance to become a permanent employee, contact your branch here.
The SDA is here to help all members with their request and ensure that your employer takes this request seriously.
Your employer can only refuse this request on fair and reasonable grounds or if you still meet the definition of a casual employee.