Pascua Wake-Up Call

The recent Fair Work Commission ruling in favour of Joanna Pascua, a Filipino virtual assistant, has reshaped the legal landscape for offshore staffing. For Australian financial advisers, the message is clear: hiring virtual staff without a compliant structure—especially under sham contracting arrangements—can expose you to serious legal risk. This article unpacks the implications and explains why using an Employer of Record (EOR) is now the safest and smartest way to outsource.