Full-time employees accrue 10 days of paid personal leave per year and part-time employees accrue the pro-rata equivalent. The High Court decision in ¹Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v AMWU & Ors … [Read more...] about How much personal leave am I entitled to each year?
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When can I use my personal or carer’s leave?
Permanent employees (this means full time or part time but not casual employees) have an entitlement to 10 days (pro-rata for part time employees) of paid personal or carer’s leave in each … [Read more...] about When can I use my personal or carer’s leave?
Can my employer prepay my annual leave as part of my wage?
We are sometimes asked if employees can be paid at a higher rate of pay for hours worked so that their employer does not need to pay the employee when they take periods of annual leave. If the … [Read more...] about Can my employer prepay my annual leave as part of my wage?
Breastfeeding and the workplace
As an employer it is important to know what measures you need to take if you have an employee who is breastfeeding. Why do I need to accommodate a breastfeeding employee? Any person who is feeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and the workplace
What can I do if I think my former partner is hiding assets from me?
There are a number of ways that spouses and former partners in a family law property dispute may attempt to hide assets from the other person. Some of those include: putting money into a … [Read more...] about What can I do if I think my former partner is hiding assets from me?
I can’t get my employer to agree to me taking annual leave, what should I do?
Your employer cannot unreasonably refuse to agree to your request to take paid annual leave. However, your employer may take the following factors into consideration when assessing whether to grant … [Read more...] about I can’t get my employer to agree to me taking annual leave, what should I do?
What is probate?
When a person dies, leaving any assets or debts, usually the estate’s representative (officially known as the executor) appointed in that person’s Will must finalise the deceased person’s affairs. … [Read more...] about What is probate?
Dying without a will, what happens now?
It is not uncommon for people to die unexpectedly without having made a Will. It can be difficult to know what to do in this situation, especially when grief and heightened emotions are involved. … [Read more...] about Dying without a will, what happens now?
What are ‘consent orders’ in family law matters?
Your lawyer might have suggested to you that you and your former spouse or partner could apply for ‘consent orders’. Consent orders are orders made by a Court, but they are made with the consent … [Read more...] about What are ‘consent orders’ in family law matters?
Someone I love has passed away, what do I do next?
Firstly, we are very sorry for your loss. When a loved one has passed away, we recommend that you start with the following steps: make enquiries about whether they had a Will; if they had … [Read more...] about Someone I love has passed away, what do I do next?
