Q&A

Do suspensions count as absences?

Do suspensions count as absences?

Per a rule change made by the state, suspensions now count as absences.

What happens if your child is absent from child care?

This may happen if either of the following occurs: your child hasn’t attended child care for 14 weeks in a row your child care service advises us your child is no longer attending. You need an approved reason for us to pay CCS before your child attends a service for the first time.

Can a person be suspended from work without cause?

However, employers should not suspend you without considering whether suspension is really necessary and without discussing the alternatives with you. Also, any period of suspension should be for the I have been suspended from work while investigations into alleged misconduct are taking place.

What happens if you get suspended from work for bullying?

Being suspended can make it hard to collect evidence. It is likely to be unreasonable for your employer to ban you from contacting colleagues to ask them to give evidence to support you, unless you have been suspended for bullying or harassmentof colleagues.

Can you get extra leave of absence for child care in Victoria?

In some circumstances, you may get more allowable absences for a special purpose such as a declared emergency. We’ll let you know if you’re eligible for these. If your child attends a child care service in Victoria, you can access 45 extra allowable absence days for a special purpose. This is because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

What should I do if my child is suspended from school?

This is probably the easier one to deal with as a parent because it doesn’t change your family’s daily routine much at all. Out-of-School Suspension (OSS): An out-of-school suspension is usually a number of days when your child is not allowed to go to school, be on school grounds nor attend any school functions.

Can a pregnant woman be suspended from her job?

Suspension if you are pregnant. If you are pregnant your employer must complete a risk assessment of your job and working conditions to eliminate any health and safety risks to you and your baby. If they cannot provide you with a reasonable and safe alternative to your job then they can suspend you on full pay.

What does it mean to be suspended from a job?

What does it mean to be suspended? A suspension is when you remain employed but are asked to not attend your place of work, or engage in any work at all (such as working from home). suspension as part of a disciplinary procedure (investigation). You may be suspended if your job is posing a risk to your health or safety.

Can a suspended employee get an alternative job?

In these situations, your employer can offer you an alternative job that reduces the risk, even if this is not stated in your contract. If this alternative job is reasonable, you cannot choose to be suspended instead.