I have a casual employee question.
I have been employed as a casual employee at a company for 2 years on their books. The position is accounts payable/payearoll. 1st year was as a temp.
When I went onto the company's books, I remained as a casual because they were not going to give me a good hourly rate as a permanent part-time. Around 14 months, into the employment on the books, I asked to become permanent part time (as I had worked for them for technically 2 years with no leave entitlements). This did not eventuate as they agreed to permanent part time but they were not willing to pay me a reasonable comparable rate for the work that I did. So I stayed as a casual.
I am now looking to find another job and in doing some searching, I have found out that perhaps I am not technically a casual. I have always worked consistent hours (there has been some variations of finishing times over the last two years, and a cut down to 4 days a week due to family) with the understanding that my employment was consistent and had no end date.
Can I please get some help on employment law to whether I am casual or am I considered a permanent employee and am entitled to leave, sick days, etc?
Thank you all in advance.
I have been employed as a casual employee at a company for 2 years on their books. The position is accounts payable/payearoll. 1st year was as a temp.
When I went onto the company's books, I remained as a casual because they were not going to give me a good hourly rate as a permanent part-time. Around 14 months, into the employment on the books, I asked to become permanent part time (as I had worked for them for technically 2 years with no leave entitlements). This did not eventuate as they agreed to permanent part time but they were not willing to pay me a reasonable comparable rate for the work that I did. So I stayed as a casual.
I am now looking to find another job and in doing some searching, I have found out that perhaps I am not technically a casual. I have always worked consistent hours (there has been some variations of finishing times over the last two years, and a cut down to 4 days a week due to family) with the understanding that my employment was consistent and had no end date.
Can I please get some help on employment law to whether I am casual or am I considered a permanent employee and am entitled to leave, sick days, etc?
Thank you all in advance.