Common use of Cultural Leave Clause in Contracts

Cultural Leave. ‌ 6.12.1 The value of First Nations Peoples’ (being Aboriginals or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islanders) spiritualities and cultures is recognised and affirmed, and the important relationship between the people, their culture, traditional lore and country is acknowledged. 6.12.2 An employee, as defined in clause 6.12.9, may apply for up to a maximum of ten (10) days cultural leave per calendar year, of which two (2) days will be paid and the remainder will be unpaid. Cultural leave does not accumulate from one calendar year to the next calendar year. 6.12.3 Such applications will be considered within the normal leave provisions, guidelines and application procedures. 6.12.4 The employer must not unreasonably refuse the leave. 6.12.5 In considering the employee’s request for leave, the employer must consider at least the following: (a) the employer’s capacity to reorganise work arrangements to accommodate the employee’s request; (b) the impact of the employee’s absence on the operations of the school; (c) the particular circumstances of the employee; and (d) the impact of a refusal on the employee, including the employee’s ability to balance his or her work and family responsibilities. 6.12.6 The employee must give the employer: (a) reasonable notice of the intention to take cultural leave before taking the leave; (b) the reason for taking the leave; and (c) the period that the employee estimates the employee will be absent. 6.12.7 If it is not practicable for the employee to give the notice before taking the leave, the employee must give the employer notice of the matters in clause 6.12.6 (b) and (c) at the first opportunity. 6.12.8 It is declared that leave provided under this section is a welfare measure for the purposes of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, section 104. 6.12.9 In this clause 6.12: an “employee” who may apply for cultural leave means an employee who is required by Aboriginal tradition or Island custom to attend an Aboriginal or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander ceremony.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Single Enterprise Collective Agreement, Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2019 2023, Enterprise Agreement

Cultural Leave. ‌ 6.12.1 The value of First Nations Peoples’ (being Aboriginals or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islanders) spiritualities and cultures is recognised and affirmed, and the important relationship between the people, their culture, traditional lore and country is acknowledged. 6.12.2 An employee, as defined in clause 6.12.9, may apply for up to a maximum of ten (10) days days’ cultural leave per calendar year, of which two (2) days will be paid and the remainder will be unpaid. Cultural leave does not accumulate from one calendar year to the next calendar year. 6.12.3 Such applications will be considered within the normal leave provisions, guidelines and application procedures. 6.12.4 The employer must not unreasonably refuse the leave. 6.12.5 In considering the employee’s request for leave, the employer must consider at least the following: (a) the employer’s capacity to reorganise reorganize work arrangements to accommodate the employee’s request; (b) the impact of the employee’s absence on the operations of the school; (c) the particular circumstances of the employee; and (d) the The impact of a refusal on the employee, including the employee’s ability to balance his or her work and family responsibilities. 6.12.6 The employee must give the employer: (a) reasonable notice of the intention to take cultural leave before taking the leave; (b) the reason for taking the leave; and (c) the period that the employee estimates the employee will be absent. 6.12.7 If it is not practicable for the employee to give the notice before taking the leave, the employee must give the employer notice of the matters in clause 6.12.6 (b) and (c) at the first opportunity. 6.12.8 It is declared that leave provided under this section is a welfare measure for the purposes of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, section 104. 6.12.9 In this clause 6.12: an “employee” who may apply for cultural leave means an employee who is required by Aboriginal tradition or Island custom to attend an Aboriginal or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander ceremony.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Single Enterprise Collective Agreement, Single Enterprise Collective Agreement

Cultural Leave. 5.11.1. The Employer recognises the unique status that Aboriginal and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander people hold within Australian society. In recognition of this status Aboriginal and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander people who are employees may apply for leave from the workplace for cultural reasons. 6.12.1 5.11.2. The value of First Nations Peoples’ (being Aboriginals or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islanders) spiritualities and cultures is recognised and affirmed, and the important relationship between the people, their culture, traditional lore and country is acknowledged. 6.12.2 5.11.3. An employee, as defined in clause 6.12.95.11.10, may apply for up to a maximum of ten (10) days cultural leave per calendar year, of which two (2) days will be paid and the remainder will be unpaid. Cultural leave does not accumulate from one calendar year to the next calendar year. 6.12.3 5.11.4. Such applications will be considered within the normal leave provisions, guidelines and application procedures. 6.12.4 5.11.5. The employer Employer must not unreasonably refuse the leave. 6.12.5 5.11.6. In considering the employee’s request for leave, the employer Employer must consider at least the following: (a) the employerEmployer’s capacity to reorganise work arrangements to accommodate the employee’s request; (b) the impact of the employee’s absence on the operations of the schoolBCEO; (c) the particular circumstances of the employee; and (d) the impact of a refusal on the employee, including the employee’s ability to balance his or her work and family responsibilities. 6.12.6 5.11.7. The employee must give the employerEmployer: (a) reasonable notice of the intention to take cultural leave before taking the leave; (b) the reason for taking the leave; and (c) the period that the employee estimates the employee will be absent. 6.12.7 5.11.8. If it is not practicable for the employee to give the notice before taking the leave, the employee must give the employer notice of the matters in clause 6.12.6 5.11.7 (b) and (c) at the first opportunity. 6.12.8 5.11.9. It is declared that leave provided under this section is a welfare measure for the purposes of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 19911991 (Qld), section 104. 6.12.9 5.11.10. In this clause 6.12: 5.11. an “employee” who may apply for cultural leave means an employee who is required by Aboriginal tradition or Island custom to attend an Aboriginal or ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander ceremony.

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Sources: Brisbane Catholic Education Office Employees’ Enterprise Agreement 2019 2023