Major companies adopt 5-week annual leave policy, up from 4 weeks, following a union proposal to increase leave to 25 days.

Major companies like IKEA, Bunnings, Big W, and Apple have introduced a five-week annual leave policy, up from 4 weeks, following the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association's proposal to increase leave from 20 to 25 days, including public holidays. Unionists at the ACTU Congress support the initiative, aiming for broader implementation. The extended leave positively impacts employees' work-life balance and efficiency.

June 23, 2024
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