Can I choose to work on Australia Day or do I have to take the public holiday?

 Employers — from supermarkets to big corporates — are giving staff the choice to work on Australia Day, despite January 26 being a public holiday.

The move comes as companies recognise "January 26 is not a day of celebration" and are giving workers the option "out of respect for all First Nations peoples".

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is a matter between an employee and their employer.

So, if I want I to work, what do the rules say and what I need to know? Let's take a look. 

What are the rules?

Public holidays fall under the National Employment standards and there is lots of information out there if you don't want to work a public holiday. 

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-23/employees-given-choice-to-work-on-australia-day/101870964




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