At a glance (Summary)
Personal / carer’s leave lets you take time off work when you are unwell or injured, or to care for an immediate family or household member who is ill, injured, or facing an unexpected emergency. It forms part of the National Employment Standards (NES) in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). To access it you must meet notice and evidence requirements, outlined below.
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