AP811245 - Timber Industry – CFMEU Wood Panels – Award 2000
14.1 The absence of an employee from work for a continuous period exceeding two working days without the consent of the employer and without notification to the employer shall be prima facie evidence that the employee has abandoned his/her employment, and in such circumstances the employer shall not be required to give notice of termination in accordance with subparagraphs 17.1.1 and 17.1.2.
14.2 Provided that if within a period of four days from the last attendance at work or the date of the last absence in respect of which, notification has been given or consent has been granted, an employee has not established to the satisfaction of the employer that they were absent for reasonable cause, they shall be deemed to have abandoned their employment.
14.3 Termination of employment by abandonment in accordance with this clause shall operate as from the date of the last attendance at work or the last day’s absence in respect of which consent was granted, or the date of the last absence in respect of which notification was given to the employer, whichever is the latter.
