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Some employees are sitting on years of accrued personal leave, but can employers set a cap? Find out what the Fair Work Act and modern awards say about managing excessive leave balances.

Navigate the complexities of long service leave during workers’ compensation, with clear guidance on legal obligations and how to manage employee requests effectively.

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

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.

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

Employees on unpaid parental leave may still be called for jury service, but the rules on employer payments differ.

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.

When an employee is on paid personal leave during an annual close down, which leave should be used? Learn how to manage leave balances accurately during the holiday season.

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 

A surrogate mother asks if she can take unpaid parental leave, but the NES rules aren’t as straightforward as you might think.