Letter Requesting Casual Conversion
This Letter Requesting Casual Conversion can be used by an employee to request that they be converted to full time or part time employment. This is part of the new conversion procedure following the changes implemented on 26 August 2024.
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Last updated December 19, 2024
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Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
This letter corresponds to the new requirements for conversion following 26 August 2024.
The way the new conversion provisions apply is as follows:
- For casuals employed before 26 August 2024, the previous conversion requirements continue to apply for 6 months, or 12 months if employed by a small business employer. Following that point, the new requirements apply.
- For casuals employed on or after 26 August 2024, the new requirements apply.
Following 26 August 2024, the new requirements apply:
Employers are no longer required to make an offer of casual conversion. Rather, the employee is entitled to notify their employer of their intention to convert to a permanent role where the employee has been employed for at least 6 months, or 12 months if working for a small business with fewer than 15 employees.
Employees can’t notify their employer of their intention to change to permanent employment if they:
- are currently engaged in an ongoing dispute with their employer about casual conversion, or
- in the last 6 months:
The employer can refuse the change if any of the following apply:
- the employee still meets the definition of a casual
- there are fair and reasonable operational grounds for not accepting the notification, including:
- accepting the change means the employer isn’t complying with a recruitment or selection process required by law.
The Legal Risk Score of a Letter Requesting Casual Conversion Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- There is a risk of ambiguity as the document does not specify the exact duration of the casual employment, which could lead to misunderstandings about eligibility for conversion.
- The document lacks detailed information about the factors considered for the employment conversion, potentially leaving room for subjective interpretation and inconsistency in decision-making.
- The document does not specify what the terms of the new employment would be upon conversion, which could result in unexpected employment conditions for the employee.
Letter Requesting Casual Conversion Checklist
Complete your free Letter Requesting Casual Conversion with our checklist
Ensure Accuracy of Details
Double-check that all personal and employment details mentioned in the letter are correct and accurately reflect your employment situation.
Follow Up Promptly
Keep track of the 21-day response period mentioned in the letter and follow up with your employer if you do not receive a reply within this timeframe.
Prepare for Discussion
Be ready to discuss the contents of the letter and any potential terms of new employment with your employer, as suggested by the invitation to discuss in the letter.
Seek Legal Advice
Consider having the document reviewed by a lawyer on the Lawpath platform to ensure all legal bases are covered and your rights are fully protected.
What does this letter Cover?
- A request by the employee to the employer to be converted from casual to full time or part time.
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