AN170026 – Disability Service Providers Award
(a) (i) An employer may direct an employee to carry out such duties as are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training consistent with the classification structure of this award provided that such duties are not designed to promote de-skilling.
(ii) An employer may direct an employee to carry out such duties and use such tools and equipment as may be required provided that the employee has been properly trained in the use of such tools and equipment.
(iii) Any direction issued by an employer pursuant to subclause (a)(i) and (ii) of this clause shall be consistent with the employee's responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy working environment.
(b) With the exception of casual employees (as defined) employment shall be by the fortnight.
(c) Employment (other than a casual employee (as defined)) may be terminated by either party giving two weeks' notice or forfeiture of two weeks' wages, as the case may be. This does not affect the right of an employer to dismiss an employee without notice in the case of serious misconduct or neglect of duty, and in such cases wages shall be paid up to the time of dismissal only.
(d) When an employer or employee gives notice of termination of employment, the parties may mutually agree to the employment ending before the expiration of the period of notice, and in such cases wages shall be paid up to the time of agreed termination.
(e) Casual employees (as defined) shall be employed by the hour and employment may be terminated by one hour's notice by either party.
(f) An employer may engage an employee initially for a three month probationary period during which the employer and the employee may determine their willingness to continue the employment contract. During the three month probationary period the employee concerned shall be engaged on an hourly basis and the employment may be terminated by either party giving one hour's notice or the forfeiture of one hour's wages as the case may be.
This does not affect the right of the employer to dismiss an employee without notice in the case of serious misconduct or neglect of duty, and in such cases wages shall be paid up to the time of dismissal only.
For the purposes of this provision the hourly rate shall be calculated by dividing the relevant classification rate by 38.
This provision shall apply to full-time, part-time and casual employees (as defined).
This subclause shall apply in lieu of any part of this award providing contrary provisions.
