Disputes FWC ruling spotlights minefield of casual worker status Reduced hours and uniform return order didn’t end employment, tribunal rules, as employers grapple with blurred line between casual and permanent status iStock.com/Ceri Breeze Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 09 October 2025 A new decision by the Australian Fair Work Commission (FWC) that a security guard was not dismissed, despite reduced hours and an order to return his uniform, has spotlighted the confusion su 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 Staffing agency accused of acquiescing to client’s sex bias request Discrimination US security firm had “male only” hiring directives Restructuring Retailer’s redundancy method in breach of award rules, finds FWC Restructuring “Overqualified” Aussie manager wrongly denied junior role