FAQ
When I started at my current training practice, I had a discussion with my supervisor about taking two weeks of annual leave after Easter. At that stage, they agreed to this request but now the practice manager says I can only take one week of leave because the practice is too busy. I have already made arrangement for a two-week family holiday; what can I do?
The NTCER outlines your minimum employment terms and conditions
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ANSWER
Employers can only cancel approved annual leave if the cancellation isn’t unreasonable.
Cancellation of approved annual leave may be unreasonable for example, where:
- an employee has incurred costs for activities during the leave; and/or
- the employer gives minimal notice of the cancellation.
You should try to resolve the issue directly with your employer. You can send your employer this link which contains information from Fair Work about taking and cancelling annual leave – https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/annual-leave/taking-annual-leave.
If you are unable to resolve the issue directly with your employer, then you should follow the dispute resolution procedure set out at clause 18 of the NTCER. You can contact your Registrar Liaison Officer for support during this process.
