Common use of Allowances Clause in Contracts

Allowances. (a) The following allowances do not apply to employees classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 or 5. (b) The allowance rates set out in Table 2 will apply from the first full pay period on or after the date specified in Table 2 of the Agreement. 22.1 Clothing and Equipment (Excluding Nursing Classifications) (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 1 of Table 2. This rate is expressed as per shift or part thereof, or as a weekly rate – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 2 of Table 2. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift of part thereof of as a weekly payment – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. (c) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. Where, prior to the taking of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate to be paid during absence on leave will be the average of the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leave. (d) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 Clothing and Equipment (Nursing Classifications only) (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 per week. Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 per week. (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2. (d) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. (e) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer.

Allowances. (a) 20.1 The following allowances do not apply to employees classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 or 5. (b) 20.2 The allowance rates are set out in Table 2 will apply from the first full pay period on or after the date specified in Table 2 of the Agreement. 22.1 2. 20.3 Clothing and Equipment (Excluding Nursing Classifications) (a) Employees required by the employer Employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer Employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer Employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniformsuniforms in accordance with clause 20.3(a), the employer Employer may, by agreement with the employeeEmployee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 1 of Table 2. This rate is expressed as per shift or part thereof, or as a weekly rate – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. . (c) Where an employeeEmployee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employerEmployer, the employee will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 2 of Table 2. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift of part thereof of as a weekly payment – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. (c) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. Where, prior to the taking of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate to be paid during absence on leave will be the average of the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leave. (d) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 Clothing and Equipment (Nursing Classifications only) (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 per week. Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 per week. (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2. (d) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 daysdays (either individual periods or consecutively) in any twelve-month period. (e) Where an employer the Employer requires an employee Employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employeeEmployee, the employer Employer must reimburse the employee Employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employerEmployer. (f) Where the Employer provides an Employee with uniforms, all articles so provided remain the property of the Employer.

Allowances. (aA. When are Adverse Working Conditions Allowances paid? i) The following allowances do not apply to employees classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 or 5Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions allowance in the Award was previously annualised. (bii) The allowance rates set out Level 2 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance is payable in Table 2 will apply from accordance with the first full pay period on or after Award Clause 15 (ii), with the date specified in Table 2 exception of employees receiving the AgreementLive Sewer Allowance. 22.1 Clothing B. What allowances are paid for working with Live Sewer? i) A weekly live Sewer Allowance is paid to all council employees whose duties require working with live sewer and Equipment (Excluding Nursing Classifications) (a) Employees required by having direct contact with raw sewerage. This includes staff employed in the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer Water and be laundered Sewer and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employeeMechanical and Electrical Sections. (bii) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform A weekly allowance shall be paid at the rate set out in item 1 Schedule of Table 2Allowances. iii) The Sewerage Treatment Works Allowance as defined in Clause 15 (v) remains payable. This The Live Sewer allowance is a substitute for and in lieu of the Adverse Level 2 Working Conditions and Sewer Choke allowances as described in the Award. C. How employees are reimbursed for out of pocket expense when working outside of the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area? i) Where council has requested an employee to work outside of the Coffs Harbour Local Government area and stay overnight they will be reimbursed in accordance with the Australian Tax Office reasonable travel and meal allowance expense amounts. For the purpose of this allowance work excludes attendance at conferences, training and attendance of meetings. ii) The amount will be paid as a per day rate is expressed as per shift for all full or part thereofdays worked away where the employee was required to stay overnight. The allowance will be inclusive of all meals, or and incidentals. The employee will not be required to provide evidence to support this payment. iii) Council will provide accommodation for employees to a minimum of 3 ½ star standard as defined by Star Ratings Australia, wherever this standard of accommodation is available. If a weekly rate – minimum of 3 ½ star accommodation is unavailable Council will provide accommodation at the nearest available standard iv) This allowance is a substitute for and in lieu of the Camping Allowance in the Award. D. When are employees paid for using their language skills? i) Where an employee is required by agreement with their leader to use a community language skill as an adjunct to their normal duties to provide services to speakers of a language other than English or to provide signing services to those with hearing difficulties, shall be paid whichever is an allowance in addition to the lesser amount. Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense weekly rate of the employer, the employee will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate pay as set out in item 2 the Allowances Table of Table 2this Agreement. This The allowance is also expressed may be paid on a regular or irregular basis, according to when the skills are used. ii) Such work involves an employee acting as a payment per shift first point of contact for non-English speaking residents or residents with hearing difficulty. The employee identifies the resident's area of inquiry and provides basic assistance, which may include face-to-face discussion and/or telephone inquiry. iii) Such employees convey straightforward information relating to Council services, to the best of their ability. They do not replace or substitute for the role of a professional interpreter or translator. iv) Such employees shall record their use of a community language according to Council established procedure. E. Who receives a first aid allowance? F. When is a Fire Warden allowance paid? G. What Allowances are removed as part thereof of as a weekly payment – an employee is to this Agreement? i) Employees will no longer be paid whichever is the lesser amount.following allowances, which were continued in the 1994 Pay Policy but removed from the Local Government Award in 1992. These allowances are: • Hiab Crane Allowance • Plant Repair allowance • Truck Repair Allowance • Towing Allowance (cii) The uniform allowanceCouncil will make a one-time payment to all employees, but not within two months of the laundry allowancecommencement of this Agreement, will be who were paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. Where, any of these allowances in the two years prior to the taking this Agreement becoming effective. The value of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate to be paid during absence on leave this payment will be the average accumulated value of payments made to each employee over the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leavetwo years. (d) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 Clothing and Equipment (Nursing Classifications only) (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 per week. Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 per week. (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2. (diii) The uniform allowance, but not telephone allowance as described in the laundry allowance, Award will no longer be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 dayspaid. (e) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer.

Allowances. (a) ‌ The following allowances do not apply to employees classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 or 5. (b) . The allowance rates are set out in Table 2 will apply from the first full pay period on or after the date specified in Table 2 of the Agreement. 22.1 Schedule D. 18.1 Clothing and Equipment (Excluding equipment [excluding Nursing Classifications)] (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate a set of uniforms in accordance with the number of uniforms shifts worked per week and which are appropriate to the occupation occupation, free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 1 of Table 2. Schedule D. This rate is expressed as per shift or part thereof, or as a weekly rate – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. . (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are is not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 2 of Table 2. Schedule D. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift of part thereof of thereof, or as a weekly payment – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift or part thereof as a weekly payment – the employee is to be paid whichever is lesser amount. (cd) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all paid absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and and/or absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. Where, prior to the taking of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate to be paid during absence on leave will be the average of the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leave. (de) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 (f) Where the employer supplies a uniform, the uniform shall remain the property of the employer, and replacement uniforms (unless disposable) will then be re-issued on return of the old uniforms to the employer. Otherwise, the employee will be required to pay for the replacement. (g) An employee who works less than 38-hours per week shall be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.2 Clothing and Equipment (equipment [Nursing Classifications classifications only)] (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number, taking into account the average number of shifts worked each week over a 6 month period, of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 Schedule D per week. . (c) Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 Schedule D per week. (cd) Where an employee’s uniforms are is not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2.Schedule D. (de) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. (ef) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. (g) An employee who works less than 38-hours per week shall be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.3 Meal allowances‌ (a) An employee will be supplied with an adequate meal where an employer has adequate cooking and dining facilities or be paid a meal allowance in addition to any overtime payment in accordance with the following: (i) when required to work after the usual finishing hour of work beyond one hour or, in the case of shift-workers, when the overtime work on any shift exceeds one hour at the rate set out in item 9 of Schedule D; (ii) provided that where such overtime work completed by an employee exceeds four hours a further meal allowance at the rate set out in item 10 of Schedule D will be paid. (b) Clause 18.3(a) will not apply when an employee could reasonably return home for a meal within the meal break. (c) On request the meal allowance will be paid on the same day as overtime is worked. 18.4 On call allowance (Nursing classifications only) (a) An on call allowance is paid to an employee who is required and has been appointed by the employer to be on call at their private residence, or at any other mutually agreed place. The employee is entitled to receive the following additional amounts for each 24 hour period or part thereof: (i) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours Monday to Friday inclusive – the amount set out in item 11 of Schedule D. (ii) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours on a Saturday – the amount set out in item 12 of Schedule D. (iii) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours on a Sunday, public holiday or any day when the employee is not rostered to work – the amount set out in item 13 of Schedule D. (b) For the purpose of this clause the whole of the on call period is calculated according to the day on which the major portion of the on call period falls. 18.5 Travelling, transport and fares‌ (a) An employee required and authorised to use their own motor vehicle in the course of their duties will be paid not less than the allowance set out in item 14 in Schedule D. (b) When an employee is involved in travelling on duty, if the employer cannot provide the appropriate transport, all reasonably incurred expenses in respect to fares, meals and accommodation will be met by the employer on production of receipted account(s) or other evidence acceptable to the employer. (c) An employee who leaves the facility and is recalled to duty will be reimbursed all reasonable fares and expenses actually incurred, including the per kilometre rate in item 14 of Schedule D when he or she uses a motor car in those circumstances. (d) Provided further that the employee will not be entitled to reimbursement for expenses referred to in clause 18.5(b) which exceed the mode of transport, meals or the standard of accommodation agreed with the employer for these purposes. 18.6 Continuing Education Allowance (Nursing classifications only)‌ (a) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse who holds a continuing education qualification in a clinical field, in addition to the qualification leading to registration or enrolment, shall be paid an allowance subject to the conditions set out in this clause. (b) The qualification must be accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the employee in the duties of the position. (c) The allowance is not payable to Deputy Directors of Nursing or Directors of Nursing unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the employer that more than fifty per cent of the employee’s time is spent doing clinical work. (d) The allowance is not payable to Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Nurse Consultants or Clinical Nurse Educators. (e) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse holding more than one relevant qualification is only entitled to the payment of one allowance, being the allowance of the highest monetary value. (f) The employee claiming entitlement to a continuing education allowance must provide evidence to the employer that they hold that qualification. (g) A registered nurse who holds a relevant postgraduate certificate in a clinical field (not including a hospital certificate) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 15 in Schedule D. (h) A registered nurse who holds a relevant postgraduate diploma or degree in a clinical field (other than a nursing undergraduate degree) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 16 of Schedule D. (i) A registered nurse who holds a relevant master’s degree or doctorate in a clinical field that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 17 of Schedule D. (j) An enrolled nurse who holds a relevant certificate IV qualification in a clinical field (not including a certificate IV qualification which has the effect of upgrading the qualification leading to enrolment) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the enrolled nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 18 of Schedule D. (k) The allowances set out in sub-clauses 18.6(g), (h), (i) and (j) are not included in the employee’s ordinary rate of pay and will not constitute part of the all-purpose rate. (l) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse who is employed on a part-time or casual basis shall be paid these allowances on a pro rata basis. (m) The rates for these allowances shall be adjusted in accordance with increases in other wage-related allowances contained in this Agreement. 18.7 In Charge Allowance (Nursing classifications only) (a) A registered nurse who is designated to be in charge during the day, evening or night of a residential aged care facility shall be paid in addition to his or her appropriate salary, whilst so in charge, the per shift allowance set out in Item 19 (for less than 100 beds) or Item 20 (for 100 or more beds) in Schedule D. (b) A registered nurse who is designated to be in charge of a shift in a section of a residential aged care facility shall be paid in addition to his or her appropriate salary, the per shift allowance set out in item 21 in Schedule D. (c) This sub-clause shall not apply to registered nurses holding classified positions of a higher grade than a registered nurse. (d) An Assistant in Nursing (AIN) appointed Team Leader of other employees, shall be paid the allowance set out in item 22 in Schedule D. 18.8 Leading hand allowance (Aged Care Classifications only) (a) A leading hand is an employee who is placed in charge of not less than two other employees of a substantially similar classification, but does not include any employee whose classification denotes supervisory responsibility. (b) A leading hand will be paid a weekly allowance of the amount specified by the item number in accordance with the following scale: Leading hand in charge of: Weekly allowance 2-5 other employees Item 23 of Schedule D 6-10 other employees Item 24 of Schedule D 11-15 other employees Item 25 of Schedule D 16-19 other employees Item 26 of Schedule D (c) This allowance will be part of salary for all purposes of this agreement. (d) An employee who works less than 38 hours per week will be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.9 Nauseous work allowance (Aged Care Classifications only) (a) The allowance set out in item 27 of Schedule D per hour or part thereof will be paid to an employee in any classification if they are engaged in handling linen of a nauseous nature other than linen sealed in airtight containers and/or for work which is of an unusually dirty or offensive nature having regard to the duty normally performed by such employee in such classification. Any employee who is entitled to be paid an allowance will be paid a minimum sum set out in item 28 of Schedule D for work performed in any week.

Allowances. (a) The following allowances do not apply to employees classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 or 5. (b) . The allowance rates are set out in Table 2 will apply from the first full pay period on or after the date specified in Table 2 of the Agreement. 22.1 Schedule D. 18.1 Clothing and Equipment (Excluding equipment [excluding Nursing Classifications)] (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate a set of uniforms in accordance with the number of uniforms shifts worked per week and which are appropriate to the occupation occupation, free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 1 of Table 2. Schedule D. This rate is expressed as per shift or part thereof, or as a weekly rate – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. . (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are is not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 2 of Table 2. Schedule D. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift of part thereof of or as a weekly payment – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift or part thereof as a weekly payment – the employee is to be paid whichever is lesser amount. (cd) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all paid absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and and/or absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. Where, prior to the taking of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate to be paid during absence on leave will be the average of the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leave. (de) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 (f) Where the employer supplies a uniform, the uniform shall remain the property of the employer, and replacement uniforms (unless disposable) will then be re-issued on return of the old uniforms to the employer. Otherwise, the employee will be required to pay for the replacement. (g) An employee who works less than 38-hours per week shall be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.2 Clothing and Equipment (equipment [Nursing Classifications classifications only)] (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number, taking into account the average number of shifts worked each week over a 6 month period, of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 Schedule D per week. . (c) Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 Schedule D per week. (cd) Where an employee’s uniforms are is not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2.Schedule D. (de) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. (ef) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. (g) An employee who works less than 38-hours per week shall be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.3 Meal allowances (a) An employee will be supplied with an adequate meal where an employer has adequate cooking and dining facilities or be paid a meal allowance in addition to any overtime payment in accordance with the following: (i) when required to work after the usual finishing hour of work beyond one hour or, in the case of shift-workers, when the overtime work on any shift exceeds one hour at the rate set out in item 9 of Schedule D; (ii) provided that where such overtime work completed by an employee exceeds four hours a further meal allowance at the rate set out in item 10 of Schedule D will be paid. (b) Clause 18.3(a) will not apply when an employee could reasonably return home for a meal within the meal break. (c) On request the meal allowance will be paid on the same day as overtime is worked. 18.4 On call allowance (Nursing classifications only) (a) An on call allowance is paid to an employee who is required and has been appointed by the employer to be on call at their private residence, or at any other mutually agreed place. The employee is entitled to receive the following additional amounts for each 24 hour period or part thereof: (i) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours Monday to Friday inclusive – the amount set out in item 11 of Schedule D. (ii) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours on a Saturday – the amount set out in item 12 of Schedule D. (iii) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours on a Sunday, public holiday or any day when the employee is not rostered to work – the amount set out in item 13 of Schedule D. (b) For the purpose of this clause the whole of the on call period is calculated according to the day on which the major portion of the on call period falls. 18.5 Travelling, transport and fares (a) An employee required and authorised to use their own motor vehicle in the course of their duties will be paid not less than the allowance set out in item 14 in Schedule D. (b) When an employee is involved in travelling on duty, if the employer cannot provide the appropriate transport, all reasonably incurred expenses in respect to fares, meals and accommodation will be met by the employer on production of receipted account(s) or other evidence acceptable to the employer. (c) An employee who leaves the facility and is recalled to duty will be reimbursed all reasonable fares and expenses actually incurred, including the per kilometre rate in item 14 of Schedule D when he or she uses a motor car in those circumstances. (d) Provided further that the employee will not be entitled to reimbursement for expenses referred to in clause 18.5(b) which exceed the mode of transport, meals or the standard of accommodation agreed with the employer for these purposes. 18.6 Continuing Education Allowance (Nursing classifications only) (a) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse who holds a continuing education qualification in a clinical field, in addition to the qualification leading to registration or enrolment, shall be paid an allowance subject to the conditions set out in this clause. (b) The qualification must be accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the employee in the duties of the position. (c) The allowance is not payable to Deputy Directors of Nursing or Directors of Nursing unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the employer that more than fifty per cent of the employee’s time is spent doing clinical work. (d) The allowance is not payable to Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Nurse Consultants or Clinical Nurse Educators. (e) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse holding more than one relevant qualification is only entitled to the payment of one allowance, being the allowance of the highest monetary value. (f) The employee claiming entitlement to a continuing education allowance must provide evidence to the employer that they hold that qualification. (g) A registered nurse who holds a relevant postgraduate certificate in a clinical field (not including a hospital certificate) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 15 in Schedule D. (h) A registered nurse who holds a relevant postgraduate diploma or degree in a clinical field (other than a nursing undergraduate degree) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 16 of Schedule D. (i) A registered nurse who holds a relevant master’s degree or doctorate in a clinical field that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 17 of Schedule D. (j) An enrolled nurse who holds a relevant certificate IV qualification in a clinical field (not including a certificate IV qualification which has the effect of upgrading the qualification leading to enrolment) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the enrolled nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 18 of Schedule D. (k) The allowances set out in sub-clauses 18.6(g), (h), (i) and (j) are not included in the employee’s ordinary rate of pay and will not constitute part of the all-purpose rate. (l) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse who is employed on a part-time or casual basis shall be paid these allowances on a pro rata basis. (m) The rates for these allowances shall be adjusted in accordance with increases in other wage-related allowances contained in this Agreement. 18.7 In Charge Allowance (Nursing classifications only) (a) A registered nurse who is designated to be in charge during the day, evening or night of a residential aged care facility shall be paid in addition to his or her appropriate salary, whilst so in charge, the per shift allowance set out in Item 19 (for less than 100 beds) or Item 20 (for 100 or more beds) in Schedule D. (b) A registered nurse who is designated to be in charge of a shift in a section of a residential aged care facility shall be paid in addition to his or her appropriate salary, the per shift allowance set out in item 21 in Schedule D. (c) This sub-clause shall not apply to registered nurses holding classified positions of a higher grade than a registered nurse. (d) An Assistant in Nursing (AIN) appointed Team Leader of other employees, shall be paid the allowance set out in item 22 in Schedule D. 18.8 Leading hand allowance (Aged Care Classifications only) (a) A leading hand is an employee who is placed in charge of not less than two other employees of a substantially similar classification, but does not include any employee whose classification denotes supervisory responsibility. (b) A leading hand will be paid a weekly allowance of the amount specified by the item number in accordance with the following scale: Leading hand in charge of: Weekly allowance 2-5 other employees Item 23 of Schedule D 6-10 other employees Item 24 of Schedule D 11-15 other employees Item 25 of Schedule D 16-19 other employees Item 26 of Schedule D (c) This allowance will be part of salary for all purposes of this agreement. (d) An employee who works less than 38 hours per week will be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.9 Nauseous work allowance (Aged Care Classifications only) (a) The allowance set out in item 27 of Schedule D per hour or part thereof will be paid to an employee in any classification if they are engaged in handling linen of a nauseous nature other than linen sealed in airtight containers and/or for work which is of an unusually dirty or offensive nature having regard to the duty normally performed by such employee in such classification. Any employee who is entitled to be paid an allowance will be paid a minimum sum set out in item 28 of Schedule D for work performed in any week.

Allowances. (a) ‌ The following allowances do not apply to employees classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 or 5. (b) . The allowance rates are set out in Table 2 will apply from the first full pay period on or after the date specified in Table 2 of the Agreement. 22.1 Schedule D. 18.1 Clothing and Equipment (Excluding equipment [excluding Nursing Classifications)] (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate a set of uniforms in accordance with the number of uniforms shifts worked per week and which are appropriate to the occupation occupation, free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 1 of Table 2. Schedule D. This rate is expressed as per shift or part thereof, or as a weekly rate – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. . (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are is not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 2 of Table 2. Schedule D. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift of part thereof of or as a weekly payment – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift or part thereof as a weekly payment – the employee is to be paid whichever is lesser amount. (cd) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all paid absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and and/or absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. Where, prior to the taking of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate to be paid during absence on leave will be the average of the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leave. (de) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 (f) Where the employer supplies a uniform, the uniform shall remain the property of the employer, and replacement uniforms (unless disposable) will then be re-issued on return of the old uniforms to the employer. Otherwise, the employee will be required to pay for the replacement. (g) An employee who works less than 38-hours per week shall be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.2 Clothing and Equipment (equipment [Nursing Classifications classifications only)] (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number, taking into account the average number of shifts worked each week over a 6 month period, of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 Schedule D per week. . (c) Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 Schedule D per week. (cd) Where an employee’s uniforms are is not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2.Schedule D. (de) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. (ef) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. (g) An employee who works less than 38-hours per week shall be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.3 Meal allowances‌ (a) An employee will be supplied with an adequate meal where an employer has adequate cooking and dining facilities or be paid a meal allowance in addition to any overtime payment in accordance with the following: (i) when required to work after the usual finishing hour of work beyond one hour or, in the case of shift-workers, when the overtime work on any shift exceeds one hour at the rate set out in item 9 of Schedule D; (ii) provided that where such overtime work completed by an employee exceeds four hours a further meal allowance at the rate set out in item 10 of Schedule D will be paid. (b) Clause 18.3(a) will not apply when an employee could reasonably return home for a meal within the meal break. (c) On request the meal allowance will be paid on the same day as overtime is worked. 18.4 On call allowance (Nursing classifications only) (a) An on call allowance is paid to an employee who is required and has been appointed by the employer to be on call at their private residence, or at any other mutually agreed place. The employee is entitled to receive the following additional amounts for each 24 hour period or part thereof: (i) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours Monday to Friday inclusive – the amount set out in item 11 of Schedule D. (ii) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours on a Saturday – the amount set out in item 12 of Schedule D. (iii) between rostered shifts or ordinary hours on a Sunday, public holiday or any day when the employee is not rostered to work – the amount set out in item 13 of Schedule D. (b) For the purpose of this clause the whole of the on call period is calculated according to the day on which the major portion of the on call period falls. 18.5 Travelling, transport and fares‌ (a) An employee required and authorised to use their own motor vehicle in the course of their duties will be paid not less than the allowance set out in item 14 in Schedule D. (b) When an employee is involved in travelling on duty, if the employer cannot provide the appropriate transport, all reasonably incurred expenses in respect to fares, meals and accommodation will be met by the employer on production of receipted account(s) or other evidence acceptable to the employer. (c) An employee who leaves the facility and is recalled to duty will be reimbursed all reasonable fares and expenses actually incurred, including the per kilometre rate in item 14 of Schedule D when he or she uses a motor car in those circumstances. (d) Provided further that the employee will not be entitled to reimbursement for expenses referred to in clause 18.5(b) which exceed the mode of transport, meals or the standard of accommodation agreed with the employer for these purposes. 18.6 Continuing Education Allowance (Nursing classifications only)‌ (a) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse who holds a continuing education qualification in a clinical field, in addition to the qualification leading to registration or enrolment, shall be paid an allowance subject to the conditions set out in this clause. (b) The qualification must be accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the employee in the duties of the position. (c) The allowance is not payable to Deputy Directors of Nursing or Directors of Nursing unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the employer that more than fifty per cent of the employee’s time is spent doing clinical work. (d) The allowance is not payable to Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Nurse Consultants or Clinical Nurse Educators. (e) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse holding more than one relevant qualification is only entitled to the payment of one allowance, being the allowance of the highest monetary value. (f) The employee claiming entitlement to a continuing education allowance must provide evidence to the employer that they hold that qualification. (g) A registered nurse who holds a relevant postgraduate certificate in a clinical field (not including a hospital certificate) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 15 in Schedule D. (h) A registered nurse who holds a relevant postgraduate diploma or degree in a clinical field (other than a nursing undergraduate degree) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 16 of Schedule D. (i) A registered nurse who holds a relevant master’s degree or doctorate in a clinical field that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the registered nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 17 of Schedule D. (j) An enrolled nurse who holds a relevant certificate IV qualification in a clinical field (not including a certificate IV qualification which has the effect of upgrading the qualification leading to enrolment) that is accepted by the employer to be directly relevant to the competency and skills used by the enrolled nurse in carrying out the duties of the position shall be paid the weekly allowance set out in Item 18 of Schedule D. (k) The allowances set out in sub-clauses 18.6(g), (h), (i) and (j) are not included in the employee’s ordinary rate of pay and will not constitute part of the all-purpose rate. (l) A registered nurse or enrolled nurse who is employed on a part-time or casual basis shall be paid these allowances on a pro rata basis. (m) The rates for these allowances shall be adjusted in accordance with increases in other wage-related allowances contained in this Agreement. 18.7 In Charge Allowance (Nursing classifications only) (a) A registered nurse who is designated to be in charge during the day, evening or night of a residential aged care facility shall be paid in addition to his or her appropriate salary, whilst so in charge, the per shift allowance set out in Item 19 (for less than 100 beds) or Item 20 (for 100 or more beds) in Schedule D. (b) A registered nurse who is designated to be in charge of a shift in a section of a residential aged care facility shall be paid in addition to his or her appropriate salary, the per shift allowance set out in item 21 in Schedule D. (c) This sub-clause shall not apply to registered nurses holding classified positions of a higher grade than a registered nurse. (d) An Assistant in Nursing (AIN) appointed Team Leader of other employees, shall be paid the allowance set out in item 22 in Schedule D. 18.8 Leading hand allowance (Aged Care Classifications only) (a) A leading hand is an employee who is placed in charge of not less than two other employees of a substantially similar classification, but does not include any employee whose classification denotes supervisory responsibility. (b) A leading hand will be paid a weekly allowance of the amount specified by the item number in accordance with the following scale: Leading hand in charge of: Weekly allowance 2-5 other employees Item 23 of Schedule D 6-10 other employees Item 24 of Schedule D 11-15 other employees Item 25 of Schedule D 16-19 other employees Item 26 of Schedule D (c) This allowance will be part of salary for all purposes of this agreement. (d) An employee who works less than 38 hours per week will be entitled to the allowances prescribed by this clause in the same proportion as the average hours worked each week bears to 38 ordinary hours. 18.9 Nauseous work allowance (Aged Care Classifications only) (a) The allowance set out in item 27 of Schedule D per hour or part thereof will be paid to an employee in any classification if they are engaged in handling linen of a nauseous nature other than linen sealed in airtight containers and/or for work which is of an unusually dirty or offensive nature having regard to the duty normally performed by such employee in such classification. Any employee who is entitled to be paid an allowance will be paid a minimum sum set out in item 28 of Schedule D for work performed in any week.

Allowances. (a) The following allowances do not apply to employees classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 or 5. (b) The allowance rates set out in Table 2 will apply from the first full pay period on or after the date specified in Table 2 1 July each year of the Agreement. 22.1 19.1 Clothing and Equipment (Excluding Nursing Classifications) (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 1 of Table 2. This rate is expressed as per shift or part thereof, or as a weekly rate – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 2 of Table 2. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift of part thereof of as a weekly payment – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. (c) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. Where, prior to the taking of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate to be paid during absence on leave will be the average of the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leave. (d) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 19.2 Clothing and Equipment (Nursing Classifications only) (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 per week. Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 per week. (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2. (d) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. (e) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer.

Allowances. The following allowances shall be the only allowances payable to production, distribution and stores employees during the term of this Agreement and shall replace all allowances specified at Clause 5 Meal Breaks, Clause 8 Allowances, Clause 9 Shift Workers and Clause 11 Working in Cold Temperatures of the Award. (a) The following allowances do Leading Hand Allowance shall be paid to employees employed as leading hands in addition to the appropriate rates of pay prescribed by this Agreement. This subclause shall not apply to employees an employee classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 and paid as a Head Packer (unless such employee is in charge of other than packers), Foreperson or 5Storeperson in Charge. (b) The An employee (excluding a Foreperson) who, for 2 hours or more on any day, is required to take charge of a depot or is made responsible by Dairy Farmers for the overall output of a production or transport shift or section or multidisciplinary work team shall be paid the Charge Hand allowance. (c) First-aid allowance rates set shall be paid to an employee appointed by Dairy Farmers to carry out first-aid duties. (d) Forklift drivers engaged in Table 2 will apply from the first full pay period on loading and/or unloading of trailers shall be paid a weekly allowance. (e) Vendor Vehicle allowance shall be paid to production employees required to move vendors’ vehicles. (f) An allowance shall be paid to any employee who possesses a relevant TAFE Advanced Certificate or after the date specified Associate Diploma. (g) A Cold Room allowance shall be paid to employees required to perform their entire shift within a fully enclosed refrigerated warehouse or fully enclosed refrigerated distribution centre where temperatures are artificially reduced below 5 degrees Celsius. (h) A Freezing Room allowance shall be paid to any employee for every hour or part of an hour during which he/she is working in Table 2 a freezing room. (i) Shift allowances shall be paid to an employee working early morning, afternoon, night or permanent afternoon or permanent night shift as defined in Clause 9 Shift Workers of the AgreementAward. 22.1 Clothing (j) Meal allowance shall be paid to an employee who has not been notified on the immediately preceding working day that he/she shall be required to work overtime on any day for more than two hours and Equipment (Excluding Nursing Classifications)who is not provided with a meal by Dairy Farmers. Meal allowance shall be paid to an employee who has provided himself/herself with a meal after having been so notified and who is then not required to work after normal ceasing time. A meal need not be provided nor payment made in lieu thereof if the employee is permitted to return to his/her home for the meal in question and he/she can reasonably do so. (ak) Employees Where an employee is required by the employer to wear uniforms will a uniform, it shall be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employeesprovided by Dairy Farmers. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and The uniform shall be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost at Dairy Farmers expense, or alternatively, a Laundry allowance shall be paid to the employee. (bl) Instead Axle Loading shall be paid to a driver of the provision scammels, semi-articulated vehicles or a driver of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement a vehicle with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate trailer attached. The monetary rates for allowances arising from this Clause are set out in item 1 of Table 2. This rate is expressed as per shift or part thereof, or as a weekly rate – an employee is Appendix B to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 2 of Table 2. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift of part thereof of as a weekly payment – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amountthis Agreement. (c) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. Where, prior to the taking of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate to be paid during absence on leave will be the average of the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leave. (d) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 Clothing and Equipment (Nursing Classifications only) (a) Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 per week. Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 per week. (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2. (d) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. (e) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer.

Allowances. (a) The following 33.1 Unless stated elsewhere in the Agreement, the amounts payable for allowances do not apply are listed in Appendix 3. Acid Plants and Chemical Works 33.2 An Employee engaged in plumbing work carried out on production plant in chemical works or acid plants which have been commissioned will be paid an additional amount per hour. Aluminium Foil Insulation 33.3 Where required to employees classified at Registered Nurse levels 4 work on the fixing of aluminium foil insulation roofs or 5.walls prior to the sheeting an Employee shall be paid an additional amount per hour or part thereof. Anti-glare type foil is exempted from this payment. Asbestos Eradication (b) The allowance 33.4 Employees engaged in work involving the removal or any other method of neutralisation of any material which consists of or contains asbestos will be paid, in addition to the rates set out prescribed in Table 2 will apply from this Agreement, an amount per hour worked in lieu of special rates prescribed in the first full pay period on or after clause with the date specified in Table 2 exception of the Agreement.allowance for cold work. Asbestos Materials 22.1 Clothing 33.5 Employees required to wear protective equipment (i.e. combination overalls and Equipment (Excluding Nursing Classifications) (abreathing equipment or similar apparatus) Employees as part of the necessary safeguards required by the employer appropriate occupational health authority for the use of materials containing asbestos or to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms appropriate work in close proximity to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by Employees using such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 1 of Table 2. This rate is expressed as per shift or part thereof, or as a weekly rate – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee materials will be paid a laundry allowance at the rate set out an amount per hour extra whilst wearing such equipment. Bitumen Work 33.6 An Employee handling hot bitumen or asphalt, or dipping materials in item 2 of Table 2. This allowance is also expressed as a payment per shift of part thereof of as a weekly payment – an employee is to be paid whichever is the lesser amount. (c) The uniform allowance, but not the laundry allowancecreosote, will be paid an additional amount per hour extra. Cold Work 33.7 An Employee who works in a place where the temperature is lowered by artificial means to less than 0° Celsius will be paid an additional amount per hour. 33.8 Where such work continues for more than 2 hours, the Employee will be entitled to 20 minutes rest after every 2 hours work without loss of pay, not including the special rate provided by this sub clause. Compensation for Tools and Clothing 33.9 An Employee whose clothes, spectacles, hearing aid(s), or tools have been accidentally spoilt by acid, sulphur or other substances will be paid such amount to cover the loss thereby suffered by the Employee as may be agreed upon between the Employee and the Employer. 33.10 An Employee will be reimbursed by the Employer to the maximum amount in Appendix 3 for loss of tools or clothing by fire or breaking and entering whilst securely stored at the Employer’s direction in a room or building on the Employer’s premises, job or workshop, or if the tools are lost or stolen while being transported by the Employee at the Employer’s direction, or if the tools are accidentally lost over water, or if tools are lost or stolen during an Employee’s absence after leaving the job because of injury or illness. 33.11 An Employee transporting their own tools will take all absences on paid leavereasonable care to protect those tools and prevent theft or loss. 33.12 Compensation will not be applied where an Employee has not followed the Employer’s clear, except absences on long service leave reasonable and absence on personal/carerlawful instructions. The Employer and Employees agree to strict adherence regarding the use and provision of storage facilities. 33.13 Where an Employee is absent from work because of illness or accident and has advised the Employer in accordance with clause 45 – Personal Leave/ Carer’s leave beyond 21 daysLeave, the Employer will ensure that the Employee’s tools are securely stored during their absence. WhereIf these tools are lost or stolen, the amount payable in Appendix 3 for compensation for tools applies. 33.14 Reimbursements will be at the current replacement value of new tools of the same or comparable quality. 33.15 The Employee will report any theft to the police prior to making a claim on the taking Employer for replacement of leave, an employee was paid a uniform allowance other than at the weekly rate, the rate stolen tools. Computing Quantities 33.16 Employees who are regularly required to be paid during absence on leave will be the average compute or estimate quantities of the allowance paid during the four weeks immediately preceding the taking of leave. (d) Where an employer requires an employee materials in respect to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer. 22.2 Clothing and Equipment (Nursing Classifications only) (a) other Employees required by the employer to wear uniforms will be supplied with an adequate number of uniforms, shoes, a cardigan or jacket, socks and stockings appropriate to the occupation free of cost to employees. Such items are to remain the property of the employer and be laundered and maintained by such employer free of cost to the employee. (b) Instead of the provision of such uniforms, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee a uniform allowance at the rate set out in item 3 – uniforms of Table 2 per week. Instead of the provision of shoes, cardigan or jacket, stockings and socks, the employer may, by agreement with the employee, pay such employee allowances at the rates set out in item 4 – shoes, item 5 – cardigan/jacket, item 6 - stockings and item 7 - socks of Table 2 per week. (c) Where an employee’s uniforms are not laundered by or at the expense of the employer, the employee will be paid a weekly laundry allowance at the rate set out in item 8 of Table 2an additional amount per day or part thereof. (d) The uniform 33.17 This allowance does not apply to Employees classified as a leading hand and receiving the leading hand allowance, but not the laundry allowance, will be paid during all absences on paid leave, except absences on long service leave and absence on personal/carer’s leave beyond 21 days. (e) Where an employer requires an employee to wear rubber gloves, special clothing or where safety equipment is required for the work performed by an employee, the employer must reimburse the employee for the cost of purchasing such special clothing or safety equipment, except where such clothing or equipment is provided by the employer.