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Contents

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK .................................................................................... 9

1.2 ABOUT BRETLAND ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT .................................................................................................. 10

SECTION 2: TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ....................................................................... 10
2.1 AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS ................................................................................................. 10
2.2 EMPLOYMENT OFFER .................................................................................................................. 10

2.3 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT ............................................................................................................ 10
2.4 PROBATIONARY PERIOD ............................................................................................................. 10

2.4.1 Performance appraisal during probationary period ............................................................ 10
2.5 INDUCTION AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING ...................................................................................... 11

2.6 PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS AND REVIEW ................................................................................. 11
2.7 JOB FLEXIBILITY ........................................................................................................................... 11

2.7.1 Travel Allowance .................................................................................................................. 12
2.8 CONFLICT OF INTEREST ............................................................................................................... 12
2.9 OTHER EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................................................. 12

2.10 HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 12
2.10.1 Breaks ................................................................................................................................. 12

2.11 PAYMENT TERMS ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.11.1 Payment of Wages Act Consent ......................................................................................... 13

2.11.2 Overtime ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.11.3 Pay Periods ......................................................................................................................... 14

2.11.4 Public Holidays ................................................................................................................... 14
2.11.5 Sick Pay ............................................................................................................................... 14
2.11.6 Overpayments .................................................................................................................... 14

2.11.7 Deductions from wages ..................................................................................................... 14
2.11.8 Notification of deductions from wages ............................................................................. 15

2.11.9 Leaving the Company ......................................................................................................... 16
2.12 ATTENDANCE AND ABSENTEEISM ............................................................................................ 16

2.12.1 Absence from Work – Notification Requirements on the Day .......................................... 16
2.12.2 Punctuality ......................................................................................................................... 17

2.12.3 Doctor/Dentist Appointment ............................................................................................. 17
2.12.4 Sickness Whilst at Work ..................................................................................................... 17
2.12.5 Absence due to Sickness .................................................................................................... 17

2.12.6 Medical Certificates ........................................................................................................... 17

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