AN160268 – Public Service Award 1992

34. - BLOOD/PLASMA DONORS LEAVE

(1) Subject to operational requirements, officers shall be entitled to absent themselves from the workplace in order to donate blood or plasma in accordance with the following general conditions:

(a) prior arrangements with the supervisor has been made and at least two (2) days' notice has been provided; or

(b) the officer is called upon by the Red Cross Blood Centre.

(2) The notification period shall be waived or reduced where the supervisor is satisfied that operations would not be unduly affected by the officer's absence.

(3) The officer shall be required to provide proof of attendance at the Red Cross Blood Centre upon return to work.

(4) Officers shall be entitled to two (2) hours of paid leave per donation for the purpose of donating blood to the Red Cross Blood Centre.