Reproductive Health, Leave and Work
In 2020, Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) began the Reproductive Health Leave campaign to ensure any person, regardless of their reproductive health challenges, can fully and meaningfully participate in work, and in turn are afforded the social and economic security they rightfully deserve. Reproductive health issues can affect anybody, at any stage of their working life. We know that normal leave entitlements often aren’t...
Personal Leave Entitlements
We are noticing an increase in enquiries about taking personal leave. You should know that if you are sick, then take your leave. You don’t need to explain yourself. If you work in the Public Sector, our Agreement says that you are entitled to use the full amount of your personal leave entitlement if you have a personal illness or injury or if you’re physically or mentally unwell. Our Agreement was updated and now says that, if...
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