AN160177 – Independent Schools Psychologists and Social Workers Award
(1) A psychologist or social worker shall, on sufficient cause being shown, be granted special leave with pay.
(2) “Sufficient cause” is defined as a matter or situation for which:
(a) no other paid leave is available;
(b) no other arrangements can reasonably be made;
(c) the absence from duty is required due to pressing necessity.
(3) The period determined at the discretion of the employer having regard to all the circumstances would not normally exceed three (3) days in any one instance.
(4) Such discretion is not to be harshly or unfairly exercised.
