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WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato

(2021) 271 CLR 456
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2021
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA held that a casual employee is properly characterised by the contractual terms at the time of engagement; a regular and systematic pattern of work does not transform a casual engagement into permanent employment.

Area of Law

employment

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