In Australia, annual leave entitlements are governed by the Fair Work Act 2009, ensuring that employees receive sufficient time off to rest and recharge. Here’s a detailed overview of annual leave rules:
In the platform, this leave type is called Vacation.
When booking time off, select Vacation — that is your annual leave entitlement.
Minimum Annual Leave Entitlement
Full-time employees are entitled to 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year (20 working days).
For shift workers, an additional 1 week of leave may apply, depending on the applicable award or agreement.
Vacation is paid by your employer.
Leave Accrual
Annual leave is accrued pro-rata based on hours worked.
The standard accrual rate is approximately 1 day of leave for every 13 days worked (or 4 weeks over a year for full-time workers).
In the platform, Vacation accrues monthly, credited on the last day of each month.
Carry Over and Accumulation
Unlimited Accumulation: By law, there is no maximum cap on how much annual leave an employee can accrue.
Carry Over: Any unused Vacation automatically carries over to the next year, providing employees with flexibility in managing their time off.
Taking Annual Leave
Employees and employers should agree on when leave is taken. However, employers must provide reasonable notice if they want employees to take leave during certain periods (e.g., business shutdowns).
Vacation can be requested in half days. No supporting document is required.
Payment During Annual Leave
Employees are entitled to their ordinary rate of pay while on leave, including any applicable loadings or entitlements under awards or agreements.