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Cashing out of annual leave in modern awards has prompted questions about cashing out other forms of leave, such as paid personal/carer’s leave and long service.

The Fair Work Commission ruled that a bus driver was entitled to eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave to care for his son while his wife recovered from a caesarean section, despite his employer's objections about notice and primary carer status.

Changes to the government's parental leave pay scheme kick off on July 1.

Paid no safe job leave applies where an employee is fit to work but it is inadvisable for a time because of risks associated with pregnancy or hazards.

Parliament has passed legislation that will see paid parental leave extended from 18 weeks to 20 weeks from 1 July 2023.

Can an employee use paid personal leave to attend medical appointments? Find out more about sick leave entitlements here.

An Australian employer is leading the way in paid leave after a miscarriage.

Are employees entitled to paid leave if they unexpectedly have to leave work to collect a child from school? Learn more about carer’s leave here.

New parents will soon see their superannuation topped up by the federal government during their paid parental leave, thanks to new legislation aimed at reducing the gender gap in retirement savings.