#55 Understanding Health Awards & Leave: A Guide for Employers and Employees

01/06/2025 31 min

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In this episode, Emily and Lizzy  dive into the often-confusing world of national and state awards for health employees. Whether you’re an employer trying to do right by your team or an employee wanting to understand your entitlements, this conversation will help you navigate the essentials—clearly and confidently.Key Topics Covered:What industry awards are and how they affect both employees and business ownersThe responsibilities of employers vs. employees in award complianceA breakdown of the types of leave entitlements, including:Annual leavePersonal/carer’s leaveParental leaveCompassionate and bereavement leaveLong service leaveHow to stay compliant and avoid common pitfallsWhy staying informed empowers both workplace sidesWhat You’ll Learn:How the Health Professionals and Support Services Award applies across various settingsWhat’s legally required vs. best practice when it comes to managing staff leavePractical tips for ensuring fair entitlements and fostering a healthy work environmentResources & Mentions:Fair Work Ombudsman – Health Professionals AwardNational Employment Standards (NES)  🔗 Stay Connected with Move.Talk.ThriveIf this episode helped you feel more confident about those tough convos, subscribe and share it with someone who needs it.Follow us on Instagram: @movetalkthriveWatch on YouTube: Move.Talk.ThriveConnect With Us:Lizzy DawsonWebsite: www.lizzydawson.com.auInstagram: @lizzydawson_Emily MackieWebsite: www.emilymackie.com.auInstagram: @emilymackie.speechie

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