Common use of Casual Conversion Clause in Contracts

Casual Conversion. (a) A casual employee who has been rostered on a regular and systematic basis over a period of 26 weeks has the right to request conversion to permanent employment: (i) on a full-time basis where the employee has worked 38 hours per week or an average of 38 hours per week (excluding overtime) throughout the period of casual employment; or (ii) on a permanent part time basis where the employee has worked a regular number of hours each week or fortnight (depending upon the roster) throughout the period of casual employment. Such part time engagement would be on the basis of the same number of hours as previously worked, unless other arrangements are agreed between the employer and the employee. (b) The employer may consent to or refuse the request, but shall not unreasonably withhold agreement to such a request. Arbitration of an employee’s request for conversion may only occur by agreement of the employer and the union/s. (c) Casual conversion will not apply where a casual has covered absences of permanent employees who are expected to return to work.

Casual Conversion. (a) A casual employee who has been rostered on a regular and systematic basis over a period of 26 weeks has the right to request conversion to permanent employment: (i) on a full-time basis where the employee has worked 38 hours per week or an average of 38 hours per week (excluding overtime) throughout the period of casual employment; or (ii) on a permanent part part-time basis where the employee has worked a regular number of hours each week or fortnight (depending upon the roster) throughout the period of casual employment. Such part part-time engagement would be on the basis of the same number of hours as previously worked, unless other arrangements are agreed between the employer and the employee. (b) The employer may consent to or refuse the request, but shall not unreasonably withhold agreement to such a request. Arbitration of an employee’s request for conversion may only occur by agreement of the employer and the union/s.relevant Association. (c) Casual conversion will not apply where a casual has covered absences of permanent employees who staff that are expected to return to work.

Casual Conversion. (a) A casual employee who has been rostered on a regular and systematic basis over a period of 26 weeks has the right to request in writing conversion to permanent employment: (i) on a full-time basis where the employee has worked 38 hours per week or an average of 38 hours per week (excluding overtime) throughout the period of casual employment; or (ii) on a permanent part part-time basis where the employee has worked a regular number of hours each week or fortnight (depending upon the roster) throughout the period of casual employment. Such part part-time engagement would be on the basis of the same number of hours as previously worked, unless other arrangements are agreed between the employer and the employee. (b) The employer may consent to or refuse the request, but shall not unreasonably withhold agreement to such a request. Arbitration of an employee’s request for conversion may only occur by agreement of the employer and the union/s.relevant Association. (c) The employer may also request a casual employee who has been rostered on a regular and systematic basis over a period of 26 weeks to consider conversion to permanent employment. The employee may consent to or refuse such a request. (d) Casual conversion will not apply where a casual has covered absences of permanent employees who staff that are expected to return to work., for example maternity leave relief.12

Casual Conversion. (ai) A casual employee who has been rostered on a regular and systematic basis over a period of 26 weeks has the right to request conversion to permanent employment: (i1) on a full-time basis where the employee has worked 38 hours per week or an average of 38 hours per week (excluding overtime) throughout the period of casual employment; or (ii2) on a permanent part part-time basis where the employee has worked a regular number of hours each week or fortnight (depending upon the roster) throughout the period of casual employment. Such part part-time engagement would be on the basis of the same number of hours as previously worked, unless other arrangements are agreed between the employer and the employee. (bii) The employer may consent to or refuse the request, but shall not unreasonably withhold agreement to such a request. Arbitration of an employee’s request for conversion may only occur by agreement of the employer and the union/s. (ciii) Casual conversion will not apply where a casual has covered absences of permanent employees who are expected to return to workwork or if the hours are due to a temporary increase in hours only due, for example, to the specific needs of a resident or client. (iv) A casual employment may also be entitled to convert to permanent employment in line with the NES.

Casual Conversion. (a) A casual employee who has been rostered on a regular and systematic basis over a period of 26 weeks has the right to request conversion to permanent employment: (i) on a full-time basis where the employee has worked 38 hours per week or an average of 38 hours per week (excluding overtime) throughout the period of casual employment; or (ii) on a permanent part part-time basis where the employee has worked a regular number of hours each week or fortnight (depending upon the roster) throughout the period of casual employment. Such part part-time engagement would be on the basis of the same number of hours as previously worked, unless other arrangements are agreed between the employer and the employee. (b) The employer may consent to or refuse the request, but shall not unreasonably withhold agreement to such a request. Arbitration of an employee’s request for conversion may only occur by agreement of the employer and the union/s. (c) Casual conversion will not apply where a casual has covered absences of permanent employees who are expected to return to work.