AN170054 – Laundry and Dry Cleaning Award
(a) Casual employees shall be engaged by the hour and employment may be terminated by the giving of one hour's notice by either party or by the payment or forfeiture of one hour's pay as the case may be.
(b) All other employees shall be engaged by the week and employment may be terminated only by the giving of one week's notice by either party, or by the payment or forfeiture of one week's wages as the case may be.
PROVIDED that during the first two weeks of employment the employment may be terminated by the giving of one hour's notice by either party or by the payment or forfeiture of one hour's pay as the case may be.
(c) Nothing in this clause shall limit the right of the employer to instantly dismiss an employee for wilful misconduct or gross neglect of duty, provided that such misconduct or neglect warrants instant dismissal, in which case wages shall be paid up to the time of dismissal only.
(d) (i) An employer may direct an employee to carry out such duties as are within the limit 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 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 paragraphs (i) and (ii) shall be consistent with the employer's responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy working environment.
