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Provisions provided at employers’ discretion

What are employees entitled to?
Entitlements under the Industrial Relations Act 1999, provision are discretionary for employers

How employers may introduce a provision
Provisions can be introduced in three ways: informal arrangement, formal policy, formal agreement registered or approved by an authority or tribunal

Types of provisions
Types of provisions include telecommuting, family room, employer assistance with childcare, parenting or family support program, counselling or referral services for employees, health programs, exercise facilities, leave without pay

Last updated 2 October 2008