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16.12 Return to Duty Whilst on Leave.

For the purpose of this clause 'paid leave' includes:

Recreational Leave,

Long Service Leave, and

Paid Parental Leave (including maternity, paternity and adoption leave)

For the purpose of this clause 'unpaid leave' includes:

Unpaid Parental Leave (including unpaid maternity, paternity and adoption leave), and Leave Without Pay

16.12.1  Where a member is directed to resume duty whilst on paid leave, the Controlling Authority shall:

(i)   reimburse the member reasonable additional costs incurred by the member due to him or her being recalled;

(ii)  upon application by the member, credit one day's leave (of the type of leave they are returning from) for any day on which the member was required to resume duty;

(iii)  Pay single time to a member who is required to return from leave to attend court for the actual time required to resume duty, inclusive of travel time; 

(iv)   Pay the member overtime for any time performed in excess of a normal rostered shift of at least eight hours duration.  The member concerned can by agreement have time off in lieu of overtime payment on an hour for hour basis.

16.12.2  Where a member is directed to resume duty whilst on unpaid leave, the Controlling Authority shall:

(i)   reimburse the member reasonable additional costs incurred by the member due to him or her being recalled.

(ii)  A member required to resume duty whilst on unpaid leave shall also be entitled to the provisions of Clause 15.3 - Call Back.