With a tumultuous 2020 behind us, many employers will now be looking to reassess and rebuild their workforce in the wake of the economic fallout of COVID-19. Some businesses may be considering the use of casual labour to deal with fluctuating operational needs.

The decision of the Chief Judge of the Employment Court in Surplus Brokers Ltd v Armstrong [2020] NZEmpC 131 provides employers with a timely reminder of their obligations to casual employees.

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By Hannah King, Associate