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Leave Entitlements | Annual Leave, Personal Leave & Others

Leave Entitlements | Annual Leave, Personal Leave & Others

Leave guides for employers: full-time employees get 4 weeks of annual leave and 10 days of personal/carer's leave a year, part-time employees pro rata.

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Annual Leave Guide for Australian Businesses

This guide outlines annual leave entitlements in Australia. Learn about accrual, payouts and more to stay compliant and manage your workforce effectively.

Oct 5, 2026

Annual Leave Loading

Explore your guide on annual leave loading in Australia, including eligibility, calculation methods, and implications on termination.

Oct 5, 2026

Community Service Leave

Your Community Service Leave guide, an essential information pack for Australian employers and employees.

Oct 5, 2026

Employer's Guide to Unpaid Leave in Australia

Handling unpaid leave requests? Get answers on entitlements, when to approve, when to deny and how to protect your business while supporting employees.

Oct 5, 2026

Gardening Leave

Learn about gardening leave and how it can impact your small or medium business, including the benefits, drawbacks, and best practices.

Oct 5, 2026

Guide to Keeping in Touch Days During Parental Leave

Learn how keeping in touch days can ease employee transitions back to work after parental leave. Get clear rules and best practices for Australian employers.

Oct 5, 2026

Immediate Family Leave

Employees are entitled to two days of compassionate leave for each occasion involving an immediate family member. This can be either paid or unpaid leave.

Oct 5, 2026

Leave and Absence Guide for Australian Employers

Unsure about employee leave and absence in Australia? Our guide outlines leave types, employee entitlements & employer obligations to manage leave confidently.

Oct 5, 2026

Managing Absenteeism in the Workplace

Learn how to address absenteeism in your workplace. Get strategies for improved attendance and proactive absenteeism management for a more productive business.

Oct 5, 2026

Managing Jury Duty in Your Workplace

Understand your legal obligations regarding jury duty in Australia. Get answers on employee rights, pay requirements and best practices for managing absences.

Oct 5, 2026

Public Holidays in Australia 2026

Discover the 2026 Public Holidays in Australia, including state-specific dates and guidelines for employers on managing these holidays in the workplace.

Oct 5, 2026

What Employers Need to Know about Long Service Leave

Confused about long service leave obligations? Get answers with our clear explanations of rules, calculations and record-keeping for Australian employers.

Oct 5, 2026

What Employers Need to Know about Personal/Carer's Leave

This guide tackles personal/carer's leave (sick leave) regulations. Learn about eligibility, handle requests fairly and ensure your business stays compliant.

Oct 5, 2026

General information only

This content is general information about Australian employment law, current at the date it was last reviewed. It does not take your circumstances into account and is not legal advice. For advice about your situation, call Employment Compass on 1300 144 002.

Last reviewed: October 2026

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