Under Australian awards, which statement relating to annual leave is true?
A) Annual leave is generally accounted for on a cash rather than an accrual basis.
B) An employee is not entitled to annual leave until he/she has worked for a year with the same employer.
C) Employees are generally entitled to two weeks paid annual leave a year.
D) Employees are entitled to be paid pro-rata for annual leave not taken if their employment terminates.

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According to Australian awards, employees are entitled to be paid pro-rata for annual leave not taken if their employment terminates. Option A is incorrect as annual leave is accounted on an accrual basis. Option B is incorrect as an employee is entitled to annual leave after a certain period of time as per the award or agreement. Option C is incorrect as the entitlement to paid annual leave varies depending on the award, agreement, or legislation.

Under Australian Awards, Which Statement Relating to Annual Leave Is