Community Service Leave Policy
A Community Service Leave Policy is used to clarify whether your employees are eligible to take community service leave, and the procedure for doing so. This Policy also clarifies any notification and evidence requirements in place for employees who wish to take this leave.
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Last updated December 19, 2024
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Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
This Community Service Leave Policy ensures that your employees are aware of the processes in place regarding the taking of this leave, which helps protect your Company in the event of any related claims or disputes. You can also use this Policy to show your support for employees who are members of a voluntary emergency management body, or who are thinking of volunteering with such an organisation.
Use this Policy if:
- You want to provide clarity on what constitutes Community Service Leave, along with any associated payment obligations;
- You need to ensure that there are clear procedures in place for the notification, and taking of such leave;
- You want to ensure that your employees are aware that they may not be entitled to this leave if it has not been taken in line with an agreed process or is not compatible with the Company’s operational requirements,
- You want your employees to feel supported if they want to give back to the community, and more comfortable taking Community Service Leave subject to the required process and timeframes; and
- You want to protect your Company from any potential disputes or claims relating to this leave, including when leave is taken without providing any notification or evidence.
What does this Policy cover?
- Eligibility requirements for employees wishing to take this leave;
- Definition of what constitutes Community Service Leave;
- Notification and evidence requirements for taking leave; and
- Any payment entitlements associated with such leave.
Further information:
The Legal Risk Score of a Community Service Leave Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- There is a risk of operational disruption if employees do not provide timely and adequate notice of their intention to take community service leave, as the policy requires notification as soon as reasonably practicable.
- The policy does not specify contact details for further inquiries, which could lead to confusion or delays in obtaining necessary clarifications about the community service leave policy.
- The reliance on employees to provide evidence for jury duty and the steps taken to obtain jury duty pay could result in discrepancies or disputes regarding the entitlements and payments.
Community Service Leave Policy Checklist
Complete your free Community Service Leave Policy with our checklist
Verify Employee Notifications
Ensure that all employees are aware of the requirement to notify their manager as soon as reasonably practicable about their intention to take community service leave.
Establish Evidence Collection Procedures
Set up a clear process for collecting and verifying evidence required for community service leave, especially for jury duty, including steps taken to obtain jury duty pay and attendance confirmation.
Update Contact Information
Include specific contact details in the policy for employees to reach out to for queries or further clarification about the community service leave policy.
Review and Update Regularly
Regularly review and update the community service leave policy to align with any changes in the National Employment Standards or applicable state and territory laws.
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