Casual Employee

What is Casual Employee?

A casual employee is a worker engaged on an irregular or as-needed basis with no guaranteed hours of work or ongoing commitment from the employer. Casual employment arrangements offer flexibility for both the employer and the worker but typically do not include benefits such as paid leave, notice of termination, or redundancy pay. In many jurisdictions, casual employees receive a loading or premium on their hourly rate to compensate for the absence of these entitlements. Regulations around casual employment vary significantly by country, with some jurisdictions providing pathways for long-term casuals to convert to permanent employment.