AN160177 – Independent Schools Psychologists and Social Workers Award
(1) While a psychologist or social worker has the right to apply for leave without pay the granting of such leave is at the discretion of the employer.
(2) (a) A psychologist or social worker applying for leave under this clause must state the period of such application and the reason for which the application is being sought.
(b) Leave without pay does not involve loss of continuity of service for salary, sick leave and long service leave purposes. Any period exceeding two weeks during which the psychologist or social worker is absent on leave without pay shall not be taken into account in calculating the period of service for any purposes of this Award. In the case of leave without pay, which exceeds eight weeks in a continuous period, the entire period of that leave is excised in full.
(c) If a psychologist or social worker is granted leave without pay the question of the psychologist’s or social worker’s specific duties on return to work should be considered before the granting of such leave and any arrangements made documented. If no prior arrangement is made a psychologist or social worker upon return to service shall be entitled to a position commensurate with the position held immediately prior to the commencement of such leave.
(d) The maximum period for which leave is granted under this clause shall be one year.
