Types of work-life balance provisions
In considering work-life balance policies and processes there are three areas of provisions to consider:
Provisions provided under the Industrial Relations Act 1999
Types of leave entitlements applying to all Queensland employees include parental, carers, bereavement, cultural and annual leave
Provisions for award and non-award employees
Flexible work hour arrangements, time off in lieu (TOIL), rostered days off, make-up time, part-time employment, job sharing, study/training leave, pay averaging, combining leave entitlements, relocation/placement assistance
Provisions provided at employers' discretion
Telecommuting, family room, childcare, parenting or family support program, counselling or referral services, health programs, exercise facilities, leave without pay
Last updated 2 October 2008
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