Common use of Domestic Leave Clause in Contracts

Domestic Leave. 6.6.1 The employer may grant a teacher leave on pay as a charge against their sick leave entitlement when the teacher is absent from work to attend to a person dependent on the teacher.

Domestic Leave. 6.6.1 6.7.1 The employer may grant a teacher leave on pay as a charge against their sick leave entitlement when the teacher is absent from work to attend to a person dependent on the teacher. 6.7.2 Teachers working part time or on a temporary basis shall be entitled also to request that time off be granted to attend to a dependant who is sick. Such time off will be offset against the teacher’s sick leave entitlement. 6.7.3 The production of a medical certificate or other evidence of illness may be required.