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

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

Date Published: 17/04/2015 Category: Opinion 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/

My boss wants me to have an ABN

My boss wants me to have an ABN

Date Published: 03/10/2014 Category: Industrial Relations Opinion Workers rights

James asks: My boss has asked me to obtain an ABN.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2014/10/03/my-boss-wants-me-to-have-an-abn/

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