Short answer: Yes, an employer can refuse an annual leave request, but only if there is a genuine, sound business reason under the Fair Work Act. This includes operational requirements, existing staff leave, business impact, and whether reasonable notice was given. Who doesn’t love annual leave!  Whether it’s sitting by a pool sipping cocktails, skiing […]

There is always significant interest in the announcement from the Fair Work Commission when it comes to the annual Minimum Wage Review decision.  It seems more so this year with media coverage of the cost of living crisis filling news reports alongside inflationary pressures impacting businesses. There are a number of considerations for the Fair […]