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When an employee has too much annual leave, what can employers do?

When employees accrue annual leave upwards of four, five or six weeks, it becomes excessive. Read on to find out how to reduce employees’ excessive annual leave balances.

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Do you pay super on cashed out annual leave?

Is cashed out annual leave considered ordinary time earnings when calculating the superannuation guarantee employer contribution?

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.

Can you take carer's leave to look after a grandchild?

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

No sick leave left can you take annual leave

If an employee has exhausted their personal leave, are they entitled to take annual leave?

Can you work elsewhere while on long service leave?

Can an employee work for someone else during a long service leave?

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Redundancy During Parental Leave: What Employers Need to Know

Redundancy and parental leave — a legal minefield or manageable risk? Discover what the law really says about making roles redundant while an employee is on unpaid maternity leave, and how to stay compliant 

Carer's leave: what is an 'unexpected emergency'?

Are employees entitled to paid leave if they unexpectedly have to leave work to collect a child from school? Learn more about carer’s leave here.

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Do weekend workers get extra annual leave?

If your part-time staff regularly work Sundays, are they entitled to more annual leave? We break down what the Fair Work Act says and clarify the rules around shift workers, seven-day rosters, and extra leave entitlements.