Personal leave is a type of paid or unpaid time off that employees can take for personal health reasons or to care for family members.
In Australia, the Fair Work Act provides guidelines on personal leave entitlements, granting full-time employees access to 10 days of paid personal/carer's leave annually, which can accumulate over time if not used.
This type of leave ensures that employees can maintain their income and job security during unforeseen medical situations or caregiving needs.
For example, an employee may use personal leave to recover from surgery or care for a sick child.
