AP806214CRV - Home and Community Care Award 2001

25. DISPUTE SETTLING PROCEDURES

A workplace or employee representative who is required to assist in solving disputes shall be granted paid leave to undertake agreed training for such purposes. Leave shall be granted provided that :

• The scope, content and level of courses are directed to the understanding and enhancement of dispute resolution procedures;
• The timing and duration is taken into consideration;
• The employer is able to make adequate operational arrangements during the period of such leave;
• Other similar leave is taken into consideration.