Employee leave & holiday entitlements

Most workers are paid for public holidays, except for contract workers and casual employees who are paid for hours worked. Other paid leave, for most workers except those mentioned above, should include annual or recreation leave, sick leave and long service leave.

The award or agreement covering employees will have information about their leave entitlements and explain the pay arrangement for public holidays.

As an employer, you will need to determine if the new federal workplace relations system affects you and if so, what you need to comply with.

Employees covered by the new federal legislation are eligible to receive the minimum leave entitlements set out in the Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard.

What to do...

For information on leave entitlements, maximum working hours and public holiday protection, refer to the pay and conditions page on the Workplace Ombudsman website.
For further information about the new federal workplace relations system, visit the Workplace Authority website or contact the Workplace Infoline on 1300 363 264.
For more information about minimum rates of pay and conditions under this system, view the pay and conditions page on the Workplace Authority website.
Find out about entitlements, awards and agreements in your state or territory.