Small business owners could be faced with a huge bill if they are forced to increase casual worker entitlements

Unions are demanding casual workers get paid extra and are also given the same annual leave benefits that apply to permanent staff

Labor is pushing to get the change passed, and make it retrospective by 6 years.

WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executive Office Chris Rodwell says they are urging Bill Shorten to overrule the motion or risk crippling WA small and family businesses.

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