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This article explains how transfer of business laws operate under the Fair Work Act 2009, including when a transfer occurs and what happens to employees’ service, leave and other entitlements. It also covers the transfer of enterprise agreements, employee protections, and practical steps employers should take when managing a transfer of business.

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