Taking leave from work
The leave you are entitled to will depend on whether you are employed on a full-time, part-time or casual basis and which award or agreement covers your job.
Generally, if you work part-time you should receive all the leave entitlements of a full-time employee on a pro-rata or proportional basis.
If you are a casual worker you should receive an additional payment, called a loading, instead of getting sick leave and other entitlements. Check your award/agreement for details.
The main types of leave available to full-time and part-time employees are:
There are also other types of leave:
Parental leave
Available for all employees having or adopting a child, unless otherwise specified in an award or agreement.
Parental leave can be:
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maternity leave, taken by female employees during or after pregnancy. The period of leave available is up to 52 weeks
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paternity leave, for male employees whose spouse is having a child
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adoption leave, for parents who have adopted a child under 18 years of age
Leave without pay
A form of leave granted when your employer allows you to take time off work, without pay, for a specified period. This can happen if you have used all your paid annual leave or personal carer's leave but have to take time away from work.