the MEA - ASU NSW

27.10.1 An employee will notify of their intention to return to work after a period ofparental leave at least four weeks prior to the expiration of the leave.27.10.2 An employee will be entitled to the position which they held immediately beforeproceeding on parental leave. In the case of an employee transferred to a safe jobpursuant to clause 27.9, the employee will be entitled to return to the position theyheld immediately before such transfer.27.10.3 Where such position no longer exists but there are other positions available whichthe employee is qualified for and is capable of performing, the employee will beentitled to a position as nearly comparable in status and pay to that of their formerposition.27.11 Replacement employees27.11.1 As described in section 6.9, a replacement employee is an employee specificallyengaged or temporarily promoted or transferred, as a result of an employeeproceeding on parental leave.27.11.2 Before an employer engages a replacement employee the employer must informthat person of the temporary nature of the employment and of the rights of theemployee who is being replaced.27.12 Communication during parental leave27.12.1 Where an employee is on parental leave and a definite decision has been made tointroduce significant change at the workplace, the employer shall take reasonablesteps to:27.12.1(a) make information available in relation to any significant effect the change willhave on the status or responsibility level of the position the employee held beforecommencing parental leave; and27.12.1(b) provide an opportunity for the employee to discuss any significant effect thechange will have on the status or responsibility level of the position the employeeheld before commencing parental leave.27.12.2 The employee shall take reasonable steps to inform the employer about anysignificant matter that will affect the employee’s decision regarding the duration ofparental leave to be taken, whether the employee intends to return to work andwhether the employee intends to request to return to work on a part-time basis.27.12.3 The employee shall also notify the employer of changes of address or other contactdetails which might affect the employer’s capacity to comply with 27.12.128. JURY SERVICE28.1 An employee required to attend for jury service during their ordinary working hoursshall be reimbursed by the employer an amount equal to the difference between theamount paid in respect of his/her attendance for such jury service and the amount ofCommunity Sector Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2009