Directing an employee to take annual leave
An employer can only direct an employee to take annual leave in some situations. For example, when:
- the business is closed during the Christmas and New Year period
- an employee has accumulated excess annual leave.
The rules about when and if an employer can direct an employee to take annual leave is set out in awards and registered agreementsA document between an employer and their employees covering employment conditions. A registered agreement must be approved by and registered with the Fair Work Commission. Examples of registered agreements include enterprise agreements (including single and multi-enterprise) and greenfields agreements. .
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Source reference for page: Fair Work Act 2009 sections 93, 94(5)
