Make-up time
Description
Eligibility for Award employees
Eligibility for non-Award employees
Description
Make-up time allows employees to take time off during ordinary hours and work those hours at a later time, during the spread of ordinary hours and at ordinary rates.
This option provides an alternative for employees who need to take time off but have no leave available to cover their absence.
Eligibility for Award employees
Eligibility is dependant on whether an award provides for make-up time. If an award is subject to the family leave award then make-up time is available for parental leave purposes.
Section 3.5 of the Family Leave Award 2003 outlines the following provisions for make-up time:
- 3.5.1 - an employee may elect, with the consent of their employer, to work " make-up time" , under which the employee takes time off ordinary hours, and works those hours at a later time, during the spread of ordinary hours provided in the parent Award, at ordinary rates
- 3.5.2 - an employee on shift work may elect, with the consent of their employer, to work make-up time under which the employee takes time off ordinary hours and works those hours at a later time, at the shift rate which would have been applicable to the hours taken off
Eligibility for non-Award employees
Employers are free to make flexible work arrangements and introduce them after consultation with employees. There are no restrictions or obligations for make-up time for non-award employees. However, employers may be mindful of work, family and lifestyle responsibilities of their employees when considering such provisions.
Employers and employees may negotiate an informal arrangement, a formal policy or a formal agreement registered or approved by an authority or tribunal. Employees should contact their human resource department or employer to find out what provisions may already be available through any such arrangement.
Last updated 21 July 2009
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