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Carer's leave: what is an 'unexpected emergency'?

Are employees entitled to paid leave if they unexpectedly have to leave work to collect a child from school? Learn more about carer’s leave here.

Can carer’s leave be taken in advance?

A new employee needs time off to care for her sick child, but can personal or carer’s leave be paid in advance under the NES?

Why Study Leave Should Be on Your Radar

Study leave isn’t always legally required, but offering it can boost engagement, career development, and staff retention.

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Paid parental leave increases to 22 weeks this year, 26 in 2026

The increase in paid parental leave entitlements will provide much-needed support for new parents.

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Request for second lot of paid parental leave denied: ineligible for it

An employee's request for a second period of paid parental leave was denied due to a discrepancy in the enterprise agreement's requirements.

Can you take carer's leave to look after a grandchild?

Employees may be entitled to take carer’s leave to care for a grandchild when care or support is required.

Critical updates to Parental Leave and Policy Compliance

Starting 1 July 2025, Australia’s parental leave laws expand to 24 weeks with added super contributions and greater flexibility.

Change in job duties: What is the correct rate of pay for leave?

Understand how annual leave and long service leave are paid when roles and salaries change under the Fair Work Act and NT legislation.

Award changes: paid FDVL

More than 100 awards now include a model clause on paid family and domestic violence leave.