Hi All,
Currently I have just started a job as receptionist in the medical industry.
They have given me my contract of employment and there are a few things in it that come to my mind:
one is sick leave, it states:
"You are entitled to 5 days sick leave in your first year of service, once you have been employed for a period of three months. You are then entitled to 8 days sick leave in each subsequent year of service."
Is this right that I get so little sick leave?? I am in the A.C.T. I think 5 days worth isn't much considering most ppl get sick in winter here cos its so cold, any thoughts?? and why i dont get any in my probation period??
Also, they have verbally told me that I get one half day off a week (because i will be working more than 8 hours a day), they have said its not in the contract but i do get it, but the first thing in the contract says: "These conditions replace all other written and oral arrangements and understandings between you and the Company." which makes me think that i should ask for them to put it in , to ensure i get my half day off every week.
is there anything else i need to keep an eye out for?
Thanx for your help guys !
Currently I have just started a job as receptionist in the medical industry.
They have given me my contract of employment and there are a few things in it that come to my mind:
one is sick leave, it states:
"You are entitled to 5 days sick leave in your first year of service, once you have been employed for a period of three months. You are then entitled to 8 days sick leave in each subsequent year of service."
Is this right that I get so little sick leave?? I am in the A.C.T. I think 5 days worth isn't much considering most ppl get sick in winter here cos its so cold, any thoughts?? and why i dont get any in my probation period??
Also, they have verbally told me that I get one half day off a week (because i will be working more than 8 hours a day), they have said its not in the contract but i do get it, but the first thing in the contract says: "These conditions replace all other written and oral arrangements and understandings between you and the Company." which makes me think that i should ask for them to put it in , to ensure i get my half day off every week.
is there anything else i need to keep an eye out for?
Thanx for your help guys !
