Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Paid Leave Available for Major Transport Disruptions
Members who may have been affected by the recent travel disruptions are reminded that if you were unable to attend work you may apply for paid leave to cover your absence.
The relevant provision in the Forestry Corporation of NSW Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020 is Clause 31.2 Other Leave, which states:
31.2 Other leave
For unforeseen emergencies, or special and significant events, you will be entitled to special leave on full pay for other purposes, including but not limited to:
- emergency accommodation matters up to one day such as attendance at court as the defendant in an eviction action, arranging accommodation, or when required to remove furniture and effects;
- emergency or weather conditions such as when flood, fire, snow, earthquake and so on threatens lives or property and prevents you from reporting for duty;
- attendance at court to answer a charge for a criminal offence, but only if Forestry Corporation considers the granting of special leave to be appropriate in your particular case;
- attendance at court by an employee who is required as a witness when summonsed by a court but only if Forestry Corporation considers the granting of special leave to be appropriate in your particular case; or
- attendance as a competitor in a major amateur sport (other than Olympic or Commonwealth Games) if you are selected to represent Australia or New South Wales.
However, Forestry Corporation can refuse to grant leave on full pay if your request is not reasonable in all the circumstances. You may use your accrued leave and leave without pay in accordance with this Agreement, to attend court on matters unrelated to Forestry Corporation business.
For further information or assistance please do not hesitate to contact the CPSU NSW on 1300 772 679.
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