As same sex marriage is legalised in more states in America, what implications does the US Supreme Court Ruling have for the same sex marriage debate in Australia?
A. No, you can only use an administrative leave day, personal holiday or vacation day. Sick time with pay is defined as a necessary period of absence because of illness or exposure to contagious disease. The illness of an employee should be recorded in the Absence Reporting System as S for sick. Sick time should not be taken for attending planned, routine medical or dental appointments.
1. Employees can use their accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. 2. Employers may limit the amount of sick leave used to 24 hours or 3 days per year. Note that the employer must notify the employee of any caps imposed prior to implementation. 3. Employers may also set a minimum increment not to exceed two hours for use of paid sick leave. For example, if the employee needs to go to the dentist for a one hour appointment, the employer can only require that the employee use 2 hours of paid leave.