this employee handbook does not form part of your contract of employment, unless expressly stated otherwise. however, in any event, the employee handbook may be considered when interpreting your rights and obligations under your terms of employment.

1.1       changes in personal details

you must notify platform recruitment co. of any changes in your personal details including but not limited to your name, address, telephone number, emergency contact so that we can maintain accurate records.

during your employment, you are required to immediately report to the employer any convictions or offences with which you may be potentially or have been charged.

1.2       time recording

you are required to sign in and out using the Blip application at the commencement and end of your shifts, when taking breaks and otherwise as directed. any failure to correctly and accurately complete your time recording may result in the processing of your pay being delayed until the following pay period.

deceitful behaviour, including incorrectly completing time recordings, completing time recordings on behalf of another employee, or allowing another employee to complete time recordings on your behalf is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

1.3       lateness/absenteeism

in the event you are going to be late to work, or following an authorised break, you are required to notify your manager as soon as possible and indicate when you expect to arrive.

if at any time during your working hours, you believe that you are unfit to continue working or need to leave the workplace for any reason, you must approach your manager to discuss the reason for your departure and obtain approval prior to leaving the workplace. your manager will then advise you of whether any evidence of the reasons for your absence, such as a medical certificate or statutory declaration, is required.

lateness or unauthorised absence may result in disciplinary action and/or loss of pay.

1.4       breaks

breaks are to be taken when arranged by the employer. you are required to adhere to the break length as directed by management and be ready to commence work at the end of the break. where required, update the Blip application on commencement and end of your break periods. you are required to notify management immediately if you are struggling to take the break, so that it can be rectified or varied.

1.5       fitness for work

if you arrive for work and, in the employer’s opinion, you are not fit to work, the employer reserves the right to exercise its duty of care, particularly where the employer believes that you may not be able to undertake your duties in a safe manner or may pose a safety risk to others. we may send you away for the remainder of the day with or without pay and, dependent on the circumstances, you may be liable to disciplinary action.

you may be required to provide a certificate from your treating doctor stating your fitness for duties before being permitted to return to work.

1.6       shortage of work

if there is a temporary shortage of work for any reason, we will try to maintain your continuity of employment. with your agreement, we may place you on reduced hours, or alternatively, temporary leave. if you agree to be placed on reduced hours, your pay will be reduced according to time actually worked. if you are placed on leave, this will be processed as leave without pay unless you elect to utilise any accrued leave entitlements.

1.7       stand down

platform recruitment co. may send you home where there is no useful work for you to do, such as during:

• breakdown of equipment

• industrial action or

• a cause which the Employer cannot reasonably be held responsible, such as natural disaster.

this list is not exhaustive. generally, you will not be paid for this time. however, by agreement you may be able to access accrued leave.