Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01222:clause:1_1c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01222
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1C
Character Range: 18956–19958

1C  Sick leave

Employee's responsibilities

 (1) An employee's entitlement to sick leave is conditional on the employee promptly notifying the employer of:
 (a) any illness or injury that will cause him or her to be absent from work; and
 (b) the approximate period of that absence.

Employer may require medical certificate etc.

 (2) If required by the employer, an employee who takes sick leave must establish by producing a medical certificate or making a statutory declaration that he or she was unable to work because of injury or personal illness.

Post sick leave payment

 (3) After the first 5 months of service, an employee must be paid for any sick leave taken during that period to which he or she was not entitled, due to insufficient service, up to a maximum of 4 days.

Sick leave and workers' compensation

 (4) An employee is not entitled to take sick leave during any period for which he or she is receiving compensation payable under a law relating to workers' compensation.