When to pay for Public Holiday

Question

Hello,  this question is probably more an employment question but hope someone can help please.

We have a FT employee away on 6 months leave.  Having used up all of their annual leave entitlements, they are now taking leave without pay.

Is the employee entitled to be paid for public holidays when they are not receiving any  payments at the time of the PH?

Ann_10524711 · Answer

Hi Shaz

Thank you for your reply.  I thought that was probably the case but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.  From all I could find on the award and the NES, I can't see anything to the contrary.

Really appreciate your view on this. Have a good weekend.

Acctd4 · Answer

Hi @Ann_10524711

Unless the relevant Award/Agreement specifies otherwise, an employee generally isn't entitled to be paid for public holidays that fall during a period of unpaid leave (unlike public holidays that if they fall when on paid leave)