Notice of requirement to take annual leave
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This tool will help you prepare a letter directing your employee to take annual leave. It covers business shut downs and excessive leave balances.
The tool will ask you simple questions and use your answers to tailor a letter for you. You will be able to save and edit your letter at the end.
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Before you begin: To prepare your letter you’ll need to know if an award or enterprise agreement applies to the employee and, if so, ensure that it allows you to direct the employee to take annual leave.
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This will create a Word document that you can review and edit before you send it to your employee.
You should carefully check the terms in your template Notice of requirement to take annual leave letter. You may wish to seek professional advice to make sure they are suitable for your business.
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