Can an employer refuse an annual leave request in Australia? The short answer is yes, but only if the refusal is reasonable under the Fair Work Act. Who doesn’t love annual leave! Whether it’s sitting by a pool sipping cocktails, skiing down a mountain rejoicing in a fresh dusting of snow. Or exploring a new country and […]

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 […]