An unexpected emergency Clause Samples
The "An unexpected emergency" clause defines the procedures and rights of the parties in the event that unforeseen and urgent circumstances arise, which prevent one or both parties from fulfilling their contractual obligations. Typically, this clause outlines what qualifies as an emergency, such as natural disasters, accidents, or sudden health crises, and may specify notification requirements or temporary suspension of duties. Its core function is to provide flexibility and protection for both parties by allowing for reasonable adjustments or delays in performance when circumstances beyond their control occur, thereby reducing the risk of unfair penalties or breaches due to genuine emergencies.
An unexpected emergency. An Employee is entitled to unpaid carer's leave only if the Employee complies with the notice and documentation requirements under clause 14.2, to the extent to which they apply to the Employee.
An unexpected emergency. The employee shall, if required by the company, produce a medical certificate or statutory declaration made by the employee for the illness or injury of the person concerned, or in the case of an unexpected emergency, a statutory declaration. The term “immediate family” includes: • A spouse (including a former spouse, a de facto spouse or former de facto spouse) of the employee. A de facto spouse, of an employee, means a person of the opposite sex to the employee who lives with the employee as a husband or wife or that person on a genuine domestic basis although not legally married to the employee; and • A child or an adult child (including an adopted child, or a step child), a parent, a grandparent, a grandchild or a sibling of the employee or of the employee's spouse. The employee shall give the employer notice of the requirement and reasons for taking carer's leave as soon as reasonably practicable, preferably prior to the intention to take leave.
An unexpected emergency. An employee may take unpaid carer’s leave as a single continuous period of up to two (2) days or any separate periods which an employee and their manager agree.