Training Session 14 05 02 2021 Payroll 2 sick leave part 2 13

Summary

The transcript discusses a recent High Court ruling affecting sick leave accrual. Originally, employees working 7.6 hours daily were entitled to 10 days of sick leave. However, those working 12-hour shifts were disadvantaged, losing 12 hours per sick day. The ruling now requires sick leave to be calculated pro rata based on hours worked. Chester's session clarified this, emphasizing the need to adjust calculations accordingly. The speaker also briefly touches on reimbursements and cents per kilometer, highlighting the importance of becoming familiar with these concepts.

Takeaways

• 📅 Chester provided the correct answer regarding sick leave accrual during the session.
• ⚖️ A high court ruling had previously established a system that was disadvantageous for some employees.
• ⏰ Employees normally work 7.6 hours per day, totaling 38 hours a week, and are entitled to 10 days of sick leave.
• 🔄 Some companies had employees working three 12-hour shifts, leading to discrepancies in sick leave accrual.
• ❌ The fixed day-based system was unfair as 12-hour shift workers lost more hours when taking sick leave.
• 🧑‍⚖️ The case brought attention to the need for a fairer system for calculating sick leave.
• ✔️ The court ruling was overturned, prompting a change in how sick leave is calculated.
• 🔢 Sick leave is now calculated on a pro-rata basis, considering the actual hours worked.
• 📋 The new system aims to clean up the previous discrepancies and ensure fairness.
• 🛠️ Reimbursements and cents per kilometer are other concepts that will become familiar over time.

Q & A

What was the main issue discussed regarding sick leave in the session?

The main issue was the method of accruing sick leave and how it disadvantaged employees who worked longer shifts, specifically those working three 12-hour shifts compared to the standard 7.6-hour workday.

Why were employees working 12-hour shifts disadvantaged under the previous sick leave system?

They were disadvantaged because sick leave was measured in 7.6-hour days. When these employees took a sick day, they lost 12 hours, which was more than the standard 7.6 hours.

What was the result of the high court ruling regarding sick leave?

The high court ruling was overturned, leading to a new system where sick leave is calculated on a pro rata basis based on the hours worked rather than a fixed amount.

How is sick leave now calculated after the high court ruling was overturned?

Sick leave is now calculated as a variable amount, pro rata based on the hours worked by the employee.

What was Chester's role in the session?

Chester provided the correct information regarding the new way of calculating sick leave, which was recently affirmed by the high court ruling.

Why is there a need to clean up the situation after the high court ruling?

There is a need to adjust the current systems and practices to align with the new ruling, ensuring that the sick leave calculations are fair and accurate.

What was the impact of measuring sick leave in days at 7.6 hours?

It led to inequities where employees working longer shifts lost more hours of sick leave compared to those working standard hours.

What does 'pro rata' mean in the context of sick leave calculation?

Pro rata means that sick leave is calculated proportionally based on the actual hours worked by the employee, ensuring fairness regardless of shift length.

What other topics were mentioned to become familiar with besides sick leave?

The session also mentioned reimbursements and cents per kilometer, indicating these are important concepts to understand.

Why is it important to become comfortable with the concepts of reimbursements and cents per kilometer?

Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately managing and calculating employee benefits and compensation related to travel and expenses.