AN120505 – Social and Community Services Employees (State) Award
49.1 Nothing in this clause shall prevent the summary dismissal of an employee for misconduct.
49.2
(a) Except for misconduct justifying summary dismissal, the services of an employee shall be terminated by an employer only by notice as prescribed by the following:
Years of Continuous Service |
Notice Required |
Not more than 1 year |
at least one week |
More than 1 but not more than 3 years |
at least two weeks |
More than 3 but not more than 5 years |
at least three weeks |
More than 5 years |
at least four weeks |
(b) Where an employee is over 45 years of age they shall receive in addition to the above table, one week’s extra notice, provided the employee has had two years service.
(c) Nothing in this clause shall prevent the employer from giving payment in lieu of, and equal in value to, the period of notice in 49.2(a).
49.3 An employee may terminate their service by giving the employer two weeks notice or by forfeiture of two weeks pay in lieu of notice.
