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.
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
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.