Provide 10 days personal/carer's leave per NES

All full-time employees accrue 10 days paid personal/carer's leave per year of service.

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Who must comply

All national-system employers.

What triggers it

Employee taking personal/carer's leave.

When due

On each request; accrual per pay period.

Evidence required

Leave records; medical certificate if requested.

Max penalty

Civil penalties for failure to provide; underpayment recovery

Summary

Section 96 of the Fair Work Act provides for paid personal/carer's leave under the National Employment Standards (NES). Pro-rata for part-timers. Used for personal illness/injury or to care for a household member. Mondelez ruling (2020) — 10 'days' means 10 weekday-shift days regardless of hours worked.

Enforced by

Source legislation

Topics

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Source: https://fairwork.gov.au/leave/sick-and-carers-leave. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.