Understanding Absence Rules

Managing absences and periods of leave in Australia is complex, because business practices and state legislation vary on issues such as the rate and frequency at which leave accrues and whether it becomes immediate entitlement or starts as pro rata leave.

Note: An absence entitlement can be an actual entitlement that is wholly or partially taken, it can be pro rata which is wholly or partially taken (while still pro rata), or it can be taken on its transfer to entitlement on a specified anniversary. In these topics, the term entitlement refers to entitlements only, and the term pro rata refers to pro rata only. The term absence entitlement refers to both.

The PeopleSoft system provides 17 absence entitlement elements and 14 absence take elements. These elements demonstrate how Global Payroll can process typical leave requirements in Australia. They cover annual leave and long service leave—including OGO, sick leave, and other types of leave such as maternity leave, jury service, and workers' compensation.