Disputes FWC finds interim CEO was an employee, not a contractor Case highlights risks of informal executive appointments and that employment status turns on the practical reality of the working relationship iStock.com/Filip Viranovski Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 20 November 2025 Australia’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found that a marketing consultant, who had taken on a temporary CEO role, was in fact an employee, underscoring the risk of informal executive appointment Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes FWC ruling spotlights minefield of casual worker status Misclassification Crypto payout for “contractor” CEO a warning for clear drafting Investigations JLL Australia execs sue for unfair dismissal before investigation’s end Platform Workers New Zealand’s top court confirms four Uber drivers are employees