Factsheets
Leave is time away from work that can be taken for a number of reasons, such as caring for sick family members or going on a holiday. Australian workers and their unions have fought for and won a range of important leave and holiday entitlements that are among the best in the world. Minimum leave entitlements are included in the National Employment Standards. Your award, enterprise agreement or contract of employment may include extra leave entitlements. In this section you will find information on:
Reproductive leave
Reproductive leave is only available at a handful of workplaces in Australia – but union members are working to expand this reach
Family and Domestic Violence Leave
This fact sheet outlines the rules for taking 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence leave
Paid Parental Leave
The Federal Government provides new parents in Australia with the Paid Parental Leave scheme. The goal…
Carer’s Leave & Compassionate Leave
Both sick and carer’s leave (sometimes called personal leave) allow you to take time off…
Leave entitlements during natural disasters
There is presently no specific universal form of leave to allow employees to be absent…
Natural disasters and stand downs
Stand downs during a natural disaster In some circumstances, such as during a natural disaster,…
Leave Loading – What Is It and Who Gets It?
Leave loading is an extra payment given on top of annual leave pay. Also known as holiday loading or annual leave loading.
Sick and Carer’s and Compassionate Leave
Both sick and carer’s leave and compassionate leave allow you to take time off work…
Long Service Leave
Your long service leave entitlement depends on the state and territory laws where you are employed, or on your Award, enterprise agreement or other registered agreement.
Public Holidays
Public holidays are government set days of the year where employees can be absent from…