Your employer cannot unreasonably refuse to agree to your request to take paid annual leave. However, your employer may take the following factors into consideration when assessing whether to grant … [Read more...] about I can’t get my employer to agree to me taking annual leave, what should I do?
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What is probate?
When a person dies, leaving any assets or debts, usually the estate’s representative (officially known as the executor) appointed in that person’s Will must finalise the deceased person’s affairs. … [Read more...] about What is probate?
Dying without a will, what happens now?
It is not uncommon for people to die unexpectedly without having made a Will. It can be difficult to know what to do in this situation, especially when grief and heightened emotions are involved. … [Read more...] about Dying without a will, what happens now?
What are ‘consent orders’ in family law matters?
Your lawyer might have suggested to you that you and your former spouse or partner could apply for ‘consent orders’. Consent orders are orders made by a Court, but they are made with the consent … [Read more...] about What are ‘consent orders’ in family law matters?
Someone I love has passed away, what do I do next?
Firstly, we are very sorry for your loss. When a loved one has passed away, we recommend that you start with the following steps: make enquiries about whether they had a Will; if they had … [Read more...] about Someone I love has passed away, what do I do next?
What are ‘Letters of Administration’?
When someone dies without a Will, usually their closest next-of-kin (for example their spouse, oldest child or oldest sibling) will need to apply to the Supreme Court for permission to ‘administer’ … [Read more...] about What are ‘Letters of Administration’?
Does my personal leave expire each year?
Personal leave (also known as ‘sick leave’) does not expire at the end of the year if it is not used. Personal leave begins accumulating from the employee’s first day of work and is based on their … [Read more...] about Does my personal leave expire each year?
My parent has died, can I take leave to handle everything?
It can be an incredibly difficult and emotional time when a loved one passes away particularly if you are involved in arranging the funeral and their affairs. Compassionate leave Compassionate leave … [Read more...] about My parent has died, can I take leave to handle everything?
Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave
This is an update to our blog ‘Family Violence: accommodating victims through modern awards’. New laws providing employees with 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave have recently … [Read more...] about Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave
Pregnancy, parental leave and returning to work
Pregnancy, parental leave and returning to work: what are my entitlements? If you are expecting to welcome a bundle of joy in the near future, congratulations! Various entitlements are available … [Read more...] about Pregnancy, parental leave and returning to work