Casual employees are usually employed by the hour or by the day. They usually don’t get paid sick leave or annual leave. To make up for this they get extra pay, called a casual loading.
Casual workers are less likely to have regular or guaranteed hours of work.
The exact conditions that apply to casuals will depend on the modern award that they’re covered by.
Under the National Employment Standards, employers can dismiss casual workers without notice. Awards, agreements or a contract of employment may have specific notice entitlements for casuals, which will apply instead of the NES.
You can use PayCheck Plus to find the minimum wages and penalty rates for casual employees.
Casual workers & the National Employment Standards
Only some of the conditions under the National Employment Standards cover casual employees.
These are:
Casuals who have been employed regularly for at least 12 months and expect to keep working for the same employer, are also entitled to:
Casuals may also be entitled to long service leave and paid parental leave under the Australian Government Paid Parental Leave scheme.