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Leave Entitlements | Annual Leave, Personal Leave & Others

Leave Entitlements | Annual Leave, Personal Leave & Others

Full-time employees are entitled to four weeks of annual leave and ten days of personal and carers leave per year, based on their 38 ordinary hours per week.

Annual Leave Guide for Australian Businesses

This guide outlines annual leave entitlements in Australia. Learn about accrual, payouts and more to stay compliant and manage your workforce effectively.

Apr 8, 2024

Annual Leave Loading

Explore your guide on annual leave loading in Australia, including eligibility, calculation methods, and implications on termination.

Dec 8, 2023

Community Service Leave

Your Community Service Leave guide, an essential information pack for Australian employers and employees.

Dec 8, 2023

Employer's Guide to Unpaid Leave in Australia

Handling unpaid leave requests? Get answers on entitlements, when to approve, when to deny and how to protect your business while supporting employees.

Apr 8, 2024

Gardening Leave | Resignation or Termination | Fair Work Act

Garden (or gardening) leave in Australia is an approach where employees are paid during their notice period but do not work, aimed at safeguarding the business.

Dec 26, 2023

Guide to Keeping in Touch Days During Parental Leave

Learn how keeping in touch days can ease employee transitions back to work after parental leave. Get clear rules and best practices for Australian employers.

Apr 8, 2024

Immediate Family Leave

Employees are entitled to two days of compassionate leave for each occasion involving an immediate family member. This can be either paid or unpaid leave.

Dec 21, 2023

Leave and Absence Guide for Australian Employers

Unsure about employee leave and absence in Australia? Our guide outlines leave types, employee entitlements & employer obligations to manage leave confidently.

Apr 8, 2024

Managing Absenteeism in the Workplace

Learn how to address absenteeism in your workplace. Get strategies for improved attendance and proactive absenteeism management for a more productive business.

Apr 8, 2024

Managing Jury Duty in Your Workplace

Understand your legal obligations regarding jury duty in Australia. Get answers on employee rights, pay requirements and best practices for managing absences.

Mar 12, 2024

Public Holidays in Australia 2024

Discover the 2024 Public Holidays in Australia, including state-specific dates and guidelines for employers on managing these holidays in the workplace.

Dec 23, 2023

What Employers Need to Know about Long Service Leave

Confused about long service leave obligations? Get answers with our clear explanations of rules, calculations and record-keeping for Australian employers.

Apr 8, 2024

What Employers Need to Know about Personal/Carer's Leave

This guide tackles personal/carer's leave (sick leave) regulations. Learn about eligibility, handle requests fairly and ensure your business stays compliant.

Apr 8, 2024

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