The legislation is now in effect. Accordingly, the following must occur:

"All employers must give a copy of this statement to any new casual employee who was employed on or after 27 March 2021. This must occur before or ASAP after the employee has commenced".

Please note: the Fair Work Info Statement for other than casual employees has also been updated. Any new non-casual employees engaged on or after 27 March 2021 should be given a copy of the correct statement.

Click below to download the relevant statements. 

(non-casual) statement

Casual Employment Statement

There are transitional provisions that apply to existing casual employees:

• Small business employers must give a copy of this statement to casual employees ASAP.
• Other businesses must give a copy of this statement to employees ASAP after 27 September 2021.

The date 27 September 2021 is important because this is the end of the transition period for employers (other than small business employers). During this six month period, these employers must make an assessment of each casual employee and whether they are required to offer a casual employee to convert under the terms of the Act and, if so, go through the applicable processes under the Act.