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Can You Cap Personal/Carer’s Leave Accrual? What the Law Says
Find out what the Fair Work Act and modern awards say about managing excessive leave balances.
Are employees entitled to tea breaks?
Break entitlements depend on awards, agreements, or contracts.
All about allowances
Various types of allowances may be provided to employees to compensate for performing certain types of work or incurring expenses while working. Twenty-five common types of allowances are explained here.
Do first aid officers receive an allowance?
This article explains when a first aid allowance is payable under modern awards and how employment contracts may affect entitlement.
Minimum payment: casual employee goes home sick
If casual employees leave work because they are sick, are they entitled to a minimum payment? Learn more about payments for casual employees here.
Can a Modern Award Override the National Employment Standards?
Confused about how modern awards interact with the National Employment Standards?
Are allowances included in overtime payments?
Is a leading hand allowance included when calculating an employee’s overtime payment? Read here for an explanation.
How to Navigate the Right to Disconnect
Learn how this affects after-hours communication, the responsibilities under modern awards, and practical steps employers should take to manage disputes and comply with the Fair Work Act.
Casual Loading: All-Purpose Rate and Overtime
The way casual loading is defined in different awards can lead to varying pay rates—discover how these differences impact your calculations and payroll.