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An employee acting as a surrogate asks for unpaid parental leave, but what does the law say when they won’t be the child’s caregiver?

Should employers pay superannuation on long service leave? The answer depends on whether the leave is taken during employment or paid out on termination.

When paid leave runs out, leave without pay offers a flexible option to support employees during extended absences.

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?

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

Annual leave at half pay sounds appealing, but is it actually allowed under workplace law?

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

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

Luis Izzo, Managing Director – Sydney Workplace at Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors explains the impacts of the recent High Court decision.

From 1 February, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to provide their employees with 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDVL) per year.