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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?

Handling sickness during long service leave

When an employee becomes ill while on long service leave, is the employer obliged to allow the employee to take personal leave instead, and re-credit the long service leave?

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Leave payments: does 'ordinary' pay include commissions?

Commission isn’t always included in leave payments, but in NSW, annual leave and long service leave treat commission very differently.

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Understanding Unpaid Parental Leave: Your Rights and Responsibilities

Curious about your entitlements to unpaid parental leave under Australian law? Learn who qualifies, how much leave you can take, and what happens when circumstances change

Can employers receive both paid parental leave and employer schemes

Australia’s parental leave rules have changed. Learn how government PPL and employer-funded leave work together and what employers should update in their policies.

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Can personal/carer's leave be taken in advance​?

A clear, practical explainer on when personal/carer’s leave can be accessed, when it can be advanced, and how employers should manage leave shortfalls under the Fair Work Act.

Sick leave on a public holiday

If an employee is sick on a public holiday, should payment for the day be a public holiday or as personal/carer’s leave? Learn more about sick leave and public holiday entitlements here.

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How do you manage carer's leave requests?

Carer’s leave is paid and unpaid leave which is provided under the National Employment Standards in conjunction with personal leave.

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Leave without pay – are Easter public holidays paid?

Are your employees entitled to public holiday pay during leave without pay?

Can leave be donated to a colleague?

Can employees donate their leave to help a co-worker in need?