This year, Australia Day falls on a Thursday, which means we're all expected to return to work on Friday. (Boo-urns!) Consequently, a lot of workers will be contemplating faking an illness so they can really cut loose on Australia Day and then enjoy a four-day weekend. But what do bosses think about this?
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Many people would be surprised to know that Australia isn’t the laid back nation it is perceived to be, with only 63% of Aussies taking all their entitled leave per year. According to Roy Morgan research, the average Australian has stashed away 21 days of annual leave.
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