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   casual

   /ˈkaʒʊ(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. relaxed and unconcerned: "a casual attitude to life" Similar relaxedfriendlynaturalinformalunceremoniousunpretentiouseasy-goingfree and easyuninhibitedopeninformal:laid-backOpposite formal
   • ▪ made or done without much thought or premeditation: "a casual remark" Similar offhandrandomimpromptuspontaneousunpremeditatedunthinkingunstudiedunconsideredparentheticalpassingthrowawaytrivialill-consideredill-judgedunguardedinformal:off-the-cuffOpposite premeditated
   • ▪ done or acting in a desultory way: "to the casual observer, rugby looks something like football" Similar cursoryperfunctorysuperficialpassingfleetingsummarydesultorycarelesshastyhurriedrushedbriefquickOpposite thoroughcareful
   • ▪ done or acting without sufficient care or thoroughness: "the casual way in which victims were treated" Similar indifferentapatheticuncaringuninterestedunconcernedlackadaisicalblasénonchalantlukewarminsouciantoffhandhit-or-misseasy-goingfree and easyairybreezyblithecarefreeflippantlaxslackirresponsibledevil-may-careinformal:couldn't-care-lesslaid-backrare:pococuranteOpposite carefulconcerned
   • 2. not regular or permanent. Similar temporarypart-timeimpermanentfreelanceirregularoccasionalintermittentoutsideoutsourcedOpposite permanentfull-time
   • ▪ employed or established on a temporary or irregular basis: "a casual worker" Similar temporarypart-timeimpermanentfreelanceirregularoccasionalintermittentoutsideoutsourcedOpposite permanentfull-time
   • ▪ (of a sexual relationship or encounter) occurring between people who are not regular or established sexual partners: "they don't do one-night stands or casual flings" Similar promiscuousrecreationalextramaritalliberateduninhibitedfreeinformal:swinging
   • 3. happening by chance; accidental: "he pretended it was a casual meeting" Similar chanceaccidentalrandomunintentionalunplannedunintendedinadvertentunexpectedunforeseenunanticipatedunlooked-foroccurring by chance/accidentfortuitouscoincidentalflukyserendipitousadventitiousaleatoryOpposite plannedintentional
   • 4. without formality of style or manner, in particular (of clothing) suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions: "a casual short-sleeved shirt" Similar informalnot formalrelaxedcomfortablesloppyleisuresportifeverydayundressinformal:sportyOpposite formalsmart

   noun

   • 1. a person who does something irregularly: "a number of casuals became regular customers"
   • ▪ a worker employed on an irregular or temporary basis: British "the business employs eight full-time sales staff and ten casuals"
   • ▪ a person admitted to a workhouse for a short period. historical
   • 2. clothes or shoes suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions: British "she designs women's casuals"
   • 3. a youth belonging to a subculture characterized by the wearing of expensive casual clothing and frequently associated with football hooliganism. British

   Word Origin late Middle English (in casual (sense 2 of the adjective, sense 3 of the adjective)): from Old French casuel and Latin casualis, from casus ‘fall’ (compare with case1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. casualness noun

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2. www.seek.com.au › career-advice › articleA guide to business casual attire (with examples) - SEEK

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   16 hours ago · Business casual outfits also offer plenty of gender-neutral options. The 'trick' is the same: pair a more relaxed top with neat, tailored pants and polished styling. Examples of gender-neutral business casual clothes. Business casual dress codes allow for some flexibility and personal style, including gender non-specific looks.

3. legalvision.co.nz › employment › what-is-a-casualWhat is a Casual Employee? | LegalVision NZ

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   4 days ago · What is the Definition of a Casual Employee? There is no legislative definition of what constitutes a casual employee. However, some distinct characteristics may indicate a relationship between you and your employee that is based on a casual employment relationship. One key aspect is that your employee’s pattern of work should be: irregular; and

4. www.marriage.com › advice › relationshipCasual vs Serious Relationship: 10 Differences You Should Know

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   5 days ago · Emotional safety. Protects feelings by establishing boundaries. No one is left guessing if there's more (or less) to the relationship. Future planning. In a serious vs casual relationship, knowing the status helps with decisions like cohabitation, finances, or even pet ownership. Personal growth.

5. legalvision.com.au › are-my-employees-casualsI Am an Employer. Are My Employees Casuals? | LegalVision

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   2 days ago · Casual conversion is the right of a casual employee to convert to permanent (full-time or part-time) employment. If you are a small business employer, you do not have an obligation to offer casual conversion. A small business employer employs fewer than 15 employees. If your casual employee wishes to convert to permanent employment, casual ...

6. legalvision.co.nz › employment › pros-and-cons-ofPros and Cons Of Casual Employees | LegalVision New Zealand

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   4 days ago · What is the legal definition of ‘casual’ as a casual employee? There is no formal legal definition of ‘casual employee’. However, it refers to a type of employment where an employee works ad-hoc for a business, without any regular work or shifts. They have no guarantee of work and can turn offers of work down whenever they like.

7. betterhr.com.au › news › casual-employment-changesCasual Employment Changes - BetterHR

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   2 days ago · What changes are coming? New casual employee definition From 26 August 2024, a new definition of casual employment will apply to new casual employees on or after 26 August 2024. The new definition commencing from 26 August 2024 is as follows: an employee is only a casual if: there isn’t a firm advance commitment to […]

8. www.safeopedia.com › definition › 620What is Accident Causation? - Definition from Safeopedia

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   4 days ago · Accident causation refers to the factors that are the primary reasons behind an accident. For occupational health and safety professionals, determining causation factors in any workplace injury or accident is key. Understanding what caused an unsafe situation to occur is important in implementing measures to help prevent a reoccurrence.