Kayla Powell was working as a pool lifeguard at the Australian Institute of Sport's Aquatic and Fitness Centre when she noticed a discrepancy with her pay. Key points: The Australian Sports Commission launched a review into payments of its casual staff in September A spokeswoman says the ASC will expedite any historical payments owed to any identified casual staff The …
As the world struggles to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, workers without paid leave entitlements are clearly among the most vulnerable in the sudden economic downturn. In this fact file, RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at casual workers and others without paid leave — how their work is defined, how many there are, and what their entitlements include. …