Originally Posted by
normanton
Qantas will argue that annual leave isn't required to be available during a stand down. They are only "allowing" us to take it. Next thing you know they will take it away.
They have drawn the line in the sand to stop every man and his dog become "sick" while stood down. Fair enough too. But anyone who was long term sick leave before COVID19, should be entitled to stay on it.
How can they argue that?
Fairwork Act Section 525 Quote
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Note: An employee may take paid or unpaid leave (for example, annual leave) during all or part of a period during which the employee would otherwise be stood down under subsection 524(1).”