Types of work-life balance provisions
In considering work-life balance policies and processes there are three areas of provisions to consider:
Provisions provided under the Industrial Relations Act 1999
Types of leave entitlements applying to all Queensland employees include parental, carers, bereavement, cultural and annual leave
Provisions for award and non-award employees
Flexible work hour arrangements, time off in lieu (TOIL), rostered days off, make-up time, part-time employment, job sharing, study/training leave, pay averaging, combining leave entitlements, relocation/placement assistance
Provisions provided at employers' discretion
Telecommuting, family room, childcare, parenting or family support program, counselling or referral services, health programs, exercise facilities, leave without pay
Last updated 21 July 2009
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