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  • Taking parental leave

    If you’re having a baby or becoming the primary carer of a child under the age of 6, and you meet the work requirements, you can take unpaid parental leave from your job. You may also be able to get…...

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  • Employer’s approach to ethical and sustainable work practices

    Information for employers to help you ensure you are treating employees fairly and respecting their employment rights.

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  • Requesting parental leave

    Before you take parental leave, you’ll need to discuss your plans with your employer and put them in writing.

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  • Creating an employment agreement

    You must give every employee a written employment agreement, making it clear what is expected from them and what they’re entitled to while working for you.

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  • Public holidays rights for employees

    An employee is entitled to a paid day off if a public holiday falls on a day they would otherwise be working.

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  • Managing public holidays as an employer

    Your employees are entitled to a paid day off if a public holiday falls on a normal working day for them.

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  • When a public holiday falls on a weekend

    When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, an employee’s public holiday may be moved to the following Monday – or in some cases Tuesday.

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  • Transferring a public holiday

    An employer and employee can make an agreement to transfer an entire public holiday so that it is observed on another day.

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  • Managing bereavement leave

    Bereavement leave can be taken at any time and for any purpose relating to the bereavement. It does not have to be taken straight away or on consecutive days.

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  • Allowances

    An allowance is an extra payment on top of the employee’s regular pay for something specific related to their job, for example, travel costs or training. There is no legal requirement for an employer…...

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