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Types of provisions

Provisions which are not covered under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9 MB) and which are generally not provided for in awards (with some exceptions) include:

Telecommuting/working outside the central workplace
Work outside the central workplace, work from home

Family room
Caring for a sick family member

Employer assistance with childcare
Cost free assistance for childcare

Parenting or family support program
Educational program about parenting, organisations providing advice on parenting, child health and family support

Counselling or referral services
Assistance for employees in resolving problems affecting work performance and job satisfaction

Health programs
Improve health among employees

Exercise facilities
Access for employees to facilities

Leave without pay
Approved unpaid time off work

Last updated 21 July 2009