Christmas Shutdown – Office closure and staff leave
The Christmas and New Year break is approaching, it’s critical to be across the current Fair Work rules to ensure you are compliant.
A ‘shutdown’ is a temporary closure of a business, such as over the festive season. The rules for directing award-covered employees to take annual leave changed in 2023.
To prepare for your Christmas and New Year shutdown:
Confirm Dates | Check the Award | Check Leave Balances | Issue Notice | Manage Shortfalls
Need Assistance?
Let us know about your planned workplace closure now and we’ll check leave requirements for the summer holidays.
27/10/2026
