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Basic Guide to Annual Leave (Wholesale and Retail)
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Sectoral Determination 9 requires that workers get a minimum of 21
consecutive days of annual leave each year. Employers can only
pay workers instead of granting annual leave when employment is
terminated.
ApplicationSectoral Determination 9 applies to all employers and workers in
the wholesale and retail sector, including those associated with-
The determination does not apply to workers who are covered
by-
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies in respect of any matter not covered by this sectoral determination. See
Number of Leave DaysWorkers must get annual leave of at least –
Employers may reduce annual leave for paid days granted off.
Timing of LeaveBoth the employer and worker must agree to the timing of
leave.
If they cannot agree, the employer makes the final decision.
An employer may not require or permit a worker to work during any
period of annual leave.
Leave must be granted not later than 6 months after the end of the
annual leave cycle (12 month periods from date of employment).
Reducing Annual LeaveEmployers may reduce a workers annual leave by the days taken off
for occasional leave during the annual leave cycle.
Pay Instead of Annual LeaveEmployers must pay workers the equivalent amount for annual leave
as paid for days worked. This is to be paid before the workers leave
period.
Employers cannot pay workers instead of granting leave, except on
termination of employment.
Annual Leave and Public HolidaysA public holiday cannot be counted as annual leave.
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