It is more important now than ever to plan ahead.
As of 1 May 2023, more than 70 Awards have updated rules on the taking of annual leave during shutdowns, such as Christmas and New Year.
Among the new rules is an obligation for employers to provide at least 28 days’ written notice of a temporary shutdown period to all impacted employees, and any requirement for an employee to take annual leave during such times must be reasonable.
More information and a list of the 70 affected Awards can be found here.
Non-compliance with the new rules, or a failure to plan ahead, could leave your business exposed to paying its employees even when your business is closed.
Reach out if you would like to know more.
