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. Note An absence is not an unauthorised absence if it involves the taking of personal, carer’s, compassionate or community service leave and notice of the taking of the leave is given as soon as is practicable in the circumstances.

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. Note An absence is not an unauthorised absence if it involves the taking of personal, /carer’s, compassionate or community service leave and notice of the taking of the leave is given as soon as is practicable in the circumstances.