Common use of Unauthorised absences Clause in Contracts

Unauthorised absences. (1) If an employee is absent from duty without approval, e.g. without the express approval of their supervisor, or not in accordance with a term of this Agreement, the absence will be treated as an ‘unauthorised absence’ and will not count as service for any purpose under this Agreement, including remuneration and leave accrual. All pay and other benefits provided under this Agreement, including flexible working arrangements, cease to be available until the employee resumes duty or is granted leave for the absence. (2) Any amounts paid to an employee in respect of an unauthorised absence are overpayments and the Department will seek to recover those amounts. (3) Where an employee is overpaid an amount of salary or other benefits, the overpayment will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Accountable Authority Instructions.