4. Types of leave
Paid time off
Full-time staff are entitled to 4 weeks of paid vacation each year, while shift workers are entitled to 5 weeks.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Australia are varied depending on the state.
Sick days
Employees are entitled to ten days of paid leave each year, which they will take if they are ill or need to care for a family member.
Maternity leave
Since working for 12 months for the same boss, mothers are entitled to 12 months of free maternity leave. Any businesses have paid maternity leave.
Employees may also refer to the Federal Government's parental leave program, which pays for up to 18 weeks of maternity leave.
Paternity leave
Employees are entitled to ten days of paid leave each year, which they will take if they are ill or need to care for a family member.
Parental leave
Maternity and paternity leave, as well as leave for when an infant is adopted, are both included in parental leave. An employee must have worked for at least 12 months to be considered.
Parental leave is an unpaid leave that lasts for 12 months and can be extended by the boss for another 12 months.
Other leave
Bereavement Leave. Employees in Australia are granted 2 days of paid leave after the death of an immediate family member.