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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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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

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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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Do training days jeopardise parental leave? 

Inviting a team member on parental leave to attend training might seem simple but could it impact their entitlements?

How do we manage annual leave liability?

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.

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?

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Sick on Long Service Leave? What You Need to Know

An employee falls seriously ill during long service leave — can they switch to personal leave instead?

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.

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Leave without pay – are Easter public holidays paid?

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

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Can an Employer Cancel Approved Annual Leave During Resignation?

An employee has given notice, but their pre-approved annual leave overlaps with the notice period. Can the employer cancel the leave or extend the notice period?