public holidays

What you should get paid for working over Easter

Date Published: 06/04/2023
Category: Workers rights

What are your rights are when it comes to working (or not working) public holidays

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2023/04/06/what-you-should-get-paid-for-working-over-easter/

A survival guide for Christmas casuals: holiday pay and protection at work

Date Published: 19/12/2022
Category: Workers rights

Regardless of whether you’re selling gifts, packaging products, or serving Christmas lunches, we’re here to make sure you are paid and protected these holidays. 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/12/19/a-survival-guide-for-christmas-casuals-holiday-pay-and-protection-at-work/

Leave loading is your new friend these holidays

Date Published: 17/12/2022
Category: Workers rights

You are likely already familiar with annual leave, but have you heard of annual leave loading? Many workers are entitled to this extra pay on top of their annual leave. 

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/12/17/leave-loading-is-your-new-friend-these-holidays/

Starting your first job? Follow these four tips to look like a pro

Date Published: 14/12/2022
Category: Workers rights

Your first job can be daunting, maybe a little unnerving. But hey, we’ve all been there. Follow this short guide to start out strong from day one.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2022/12/14/starting-your-first-job-follow-these-four-tips-to-look-like-a-pro/

Do I still get penalty rates if I’m sick that day?

Date Published: 17/04/2015
Category: Analysis Workers rights

Erin asks: If I normally work on a day when a public holiday falls but I’m sick on that day and so don’t go in, would I get penalty rates?Penalty rates are payable if people work on a public holiday, but aren’t paid if the day is taken off.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2015/04/17/do-i-still-get-penalty-rates-if-im-sick-that-day/