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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

What can employers do when employees accumulate excessive annual leave? Learn about directing leave, cashing out options, and legal requirements to effectively manage large annual leave balances.

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

This article explains what the Fair Work Act and Regulations say about recording and displaying personal leave balances on payslips.

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

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.

Does annual leave accrue while someone is absent on long service leave?

Does leave still accrue when an employee is on income protection? Learn how annual leave, personal leave and long service leave are treated when an employee is absent due to injury.

If an injured employee is receiving income protection payments, does he continue to accrue annual leave, personal/carer's leave and long service leave?

What should you do if an employee takes sick leave just before a disciplinary meeting? Sick leave doesn’t automatically stop the process, but employers must tread carefully.