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Live Webinar: Fixed-Term, Casual, or Contractor? Navigating the Legal Minefield of Workforce Engagement

Choosing between fixed-term, casual, or contractor arrangements has become increasingly complex due to legal reforms and case law developments. Each option carries distinct risks and compliance obligations that HR professionals must navigate. This session will explore: The new
PRESENTED BY Nick Ruskin Partner - K&L Gates , Melbourne

Date/Time

Tuesday 18 November 2025
Vic, NSW, ACT, Tas: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Qld: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
SA: 1pm to 2pm
NT: 12pm to 1pm
WA: 10:30am to 11:30am

About the Webinar

Choosing between fixed-term, casual, or contractor arrangements has become increasingly complex due to legal reforms and case law developments. Each option carries distinct risks and compliance obligations that HR professionals must navigate. This session will explore:

  • The new restrictions on fixed-term contracts under Fair Work Act s 333E and key exceptions
  • Casual employment risks, including misclassification and conversion rights
  • Independent contracting risks, sham contracting, and worker misclassification
  • Recent case law and regulatory scrutiny on employment status
  • Managing contract renewals and avoiding unintended permanent employment claims
  • Workforce flexibility vs compliance risks in structuring employment arrangements
  • Financial and legal consequences of getting employment classifications wrong

Presented By

Nick Ruskin
Partner, K&L Gates Melbourne, Vic

Nick is a Partner of K&L Gates Global Labour, Employment and Workplace Safety practice in Melbourne.

Nick practises in a range of sectors including education, health, retail, government and finance.

His experience in labour relations stretches back before his time as a lawyer when he was an industrial relations practitioner and advocate working for industrial organisations.

He has been an external consultant to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva and has delivered an address at the United Nations in New York on Australian Workplace Standards in an international context.

His practice is both litigious and advisory and he brings to it an enthusiasm for legal strategy and a practical application of the law.

Since 2008, Nick has been named by Best Lawyers (as published in the Australian Financial Review) as one of the top lawyers in Australia.  He is also a highly recommended lawyer in the PLC Which Lawyer, is recognised as a leading lawyer in employment law by Chambers Global and is named in the Guide to the World's leading Labour and Employment lawyers.

Nick was the recipient of the Australian Human Resources Institute Medal in 2013.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for HR professionals and lawyers practising in employment law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Certificate

Registered live webinar delegates will receive a CPD certificate for attendance at this webinar. Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Jason Hooker on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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