The holiday season brings increased demand, particularly in the hair and beauty sector. Many businesses rely on short-term casual employees – ‘Christmas casuals’ – to meet customer needs during this busy period. Following are some key considerations when hiring Christmas casuals. What makes an employee casual? The Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) defines a casual employee as an employee who: has no guarantee of continuing and indefinite work, and receives a casual loading (usual

The Easter holiday period continues to be one of the busiest times for employee leave requests. Many workers seek to take advantage of the cluster of public holidays, and with international travel now fully back to pre-pandemic levels, employers may find themselves juggling increased requests for time off with the need to maintain adequate staffing levels. It’s essential for salon owners and managers to plan ahead and understand the public holiday entitlements to ensure compl