AP822941 - Health Employees (Dental Health Services) Award 2003

23. LEAVE TO ATTEND INDUSTRIAL PROCEEDINGS

23.1 The employer will grant paid leave during ordinary working hours at the ordinary rate of pay to an employee who is required to give evidence before any industrial tribunal. The granting of leave will only be approved:

23.1.1 where an application for leave has been submitted by an employee a reasonable time in advance;

23.1.2 for the minimum period necessary for evidence to be given;

23.1.3 for those employees whose attendance is essential;

23.1.4 when the operation of the organisation is not unduly affected and the convenience of the employer impaired.

23.1.5 The employer will not be liable for any expenses associated with an employee attending an industrial proceeding.