Common use of Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Clause in Contracts

Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx. Xxxxxx Islanders 6.25.1 Employees who identify as Aboriginal or Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islanders (ATSI) are entitled to paid cultural leave which can be accessed to participate in any of the following: a) cultural and ceremonial obligations under ATSI lore, customs or traditional law; and b) community cultural events such as NAIDOC Week activities, Reconciliation Week or Coming of the Light festivals. 6.25.2 Up to five (5) days of paid cultural leave per calendar year will be available under this clause. The leave need not be taken in one continuous period. Paid cultural leave will not accrue from year to year and will not be paid out on termination. 6.25.3 The Employer will assess each application for cultural leave on its merits and give consideration to the personal circumstances of the Employee seeking the leave. 6.25.4 The Employer may request reasonable evidence of the legitimate need for the Employee to be allowed time off. 6.25.5 If an Employer requires an Employee to attend to business associated with an ATSI organisation, or an organisation that works to facilitate ATSI interests, the attendance is considered to be a part of the Employee’s normal duties and the Employee need not access leave under this or any other clause to enable it.

Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx. Xxxxxx Islanders 6.25.1 Employees who identify as Aboriginal or Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Strait Islanders (ATSI) are entitled to paid cultural leave which can be accessed to participate in any of the following: a) cultural and ceremonial obligations under ATSI lore, customs or traditional law; and b) community cultural events such as NAIDOC Week activities, Reconciliation Week or Coming of the Light festivals. 6.25.2 Up to five (5) days of paid cultural leave per calendar year will be available under this clause. The leave need not be taken in one continuous period. Paid cultural leave will not accrue from year to year and will not be paid out on termination. 6.25.3 The Employer will assess each application for cultural leave on its merits and give consideration to the personal circumstances of the Employee seeking the leave. 6.25.4 The Employer may request reasonable evidence of the legitimate need for the Employee to be allowed time off. 6.25.5 If an Employer requires an Employee to attend to business associated with an ATSI organisation, or an organisation that works to facilitate ATSI interests, the attendance is considered to be a part of the Employee’s normal duties and the Employee need not access leave under this or any other clause to enable it.

Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx. Xxxxxx Islanders 6.25.1 Employees who identify as Aboriginal or Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islanders (ATSI) are entitled to paid cultural leave which can be accessed to participate in any of the following: (a) cultural and ceremonial obligations under ATSI Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander lore, customs or traditional law; and (b) community cultural events such as NAIDOC Week activities, Reconciliation Week or Coming of the Light festivals. 6.25.2 Up to five (5) days of paid cultural leave per calendar year will be available under this clause. The leave need not be taken in one continuous period. Paid cultural leave will not accrue from year to year and will not be paid out on termination. 6.25.3 The Employer will assess each application for cultural leave on its merits and give consideration to the personal circumstances of the Employee seeking the leave. 6.25.4 The Employer may request reasonable evidence of the legitimate need for the Employee to be allowed time off. 6.25.5 If an Employer requires an Employee to attend to business associated with an ATSI Aboriginal or Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander organisation, or an organisation that works to facilitate ATSI Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander interests, the attendance is considered to be a part of the Employee’s normal duties and the Employee need not access leave under this or any other clause to enable it.