the MEA - ASU NSW

D17 Youth Coalition of the ACTThe following additional terms are only binding on Youth Coalition of the ACT and theemployees of Youth Coalition of the ACT.1. WagesEmployees will receive a 3.5% wage increase from 1 July 2009 in lieu of the 3.15 wageincrease prescribed in section 9 of this agreement.2. Christmas ShutdownThe employee is entitled to paid leave at the ordinary rate for the ordinary working daysbetween Christmas Day and New Years Day.3. Special LeaveSpecial leave may be granted for approved purposes at the discretion of the Director. Specialleave may be granted without deduction of pay for up to five ordinary working days in anyone year. Special leave is not cumulative.4. Bereavement LeaveBereavement leave may be granted for a period not exceeding the number of hours worked bythe employee in five ordinary days’ work within the other conditions specified under Clause23 of this agreement.5. Family ResponsibilitiesIn the event of a child, partner, or other family member who is dependent on the employeebecoming sick or in need of care, the employee shall be entitled to special leave withoutdeduction of pay for up to ten ordinary working days in any one year. FamilyResponsibilities leave is not cumulative.6. Maternity LeaveIn addition to the conditions agreed to under Clause 27 of this agreement, a pregnantemployee, who has completed 12 months service, shall be entitled to twelve weeks paidmaternity leave, commencing not less than two weeks before the presumed date ofconfinement.7. Birthday LeaveEmployees are entitled to a paid day off for their birthday. This day does not attract a leaveloading. If the birthday falls on a weekend then a weekday can be negotiated with theDirector. The day off must be taken within 4 weeks of the employee’s birthday.8. Fulltime HoursFulltime hours at the Youth Coalition of the ACT is set at 35 hours per week.9. Time in LieuEmployees are able to accrue time in lieu up to 20 hours per month. Employees will only beable to retain time in lieu hours over the 20 hour limit with the prior agreement of theDirector.Community Sector Multiple Business Agreements 2006