Businesses may need to pay casual workers who have cancelled shifts
As part of the government's Good Work Plan, casual workers may get compensation from employers if their shift is cancelled at short notice.
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As part of the government's Good Work Plan, casual workers may get compensation from employers if their shift is cancelled at short notice.
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Legal advice
As part of the government's Good Work Plan, casual workers may get compensation from employers if their shift is cancelled at short notice.
Business management
Lorely Burt, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Women and Small Business, talks to Small Business about the policies the party would like to see.
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