Casual worker entitled to Long Service Leave
Casual worker entitled to Long Service Leave
22 Jan 2014
A Health Professional working in the public sector has gained an extra eight years of service towards their Long Service Leave entitlement with assist...
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Go home on time day – Wednesday 20 November
Go home on time day – Wednesday 20 November
18 Nov 2013
Reclaim some work/life balance! Are you a slave to your smartphone? Do you struggle to juggle work demands with the school run? Are you stressed abo...
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Big pay rises due this week for Healthscope and SEPC
Big pay rises due this week for Healthscope and SEPC
08 Nov 2013
Big pay rises are due this week for Health Professionals at Healthscope and South East Palliative Care (SEPC). Health Professionals (HPs) can expect ...
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Personal leave win shows light at end of tunnel
Personal leave win shows light at end of tunnel
31 Oct 2013
If you have been experiencing unfair and potentially unlawful restrictions on your access to personal leave, there is light at the end of the tunnel. ...
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Are you being forced to take leave at Xmas or Easter?
Are you being forced to take leave at Xmas or Easter?
31 Oct 2013
Is your workplace telling you they're closing at Xmas (or Easter) and that you'll "have" to take leave? If so, please call VHPA Member Assist - ph 13...
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Solid win delivers $8300 a year for SEPC Health Professionals
Solid win delivers $8300 a year for SEPC Health Professionals
23 Oct 2013
Health Professionals at South East Palliative Care will get at least $5,915 in back pay and a lump sum as soon as their new VHPA-negotiated Enterprise...
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Problems with annual leave entitlements at public hospitals
Problems with annual leave entitlements at public hospitals
09 Oct 2013
Problems with annual leave entitlements at public hospitals Heath Professionals at several major public hospitals are experiencing problems with a la...
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Are you being told your entitlements don’t transfer?
Are you being told your entitlements don’t transfer?
02 Oct 2013
Portability of entitlements Recently we have received several queries from members whose employers have refused to recognise their prior service when ...
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Watch out for sick leave issues and Public Holiday shut downs
Watch out for sick leave issues and Public Holiday shut downs
02 Oct 2013
Sick leave... Is your manager insisting on a Medical Certificate when you are sick? This is a common issues for many Heath Professionals and particul...
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Early access to Long Service Leave won
Early access to Long Service Leave won
11 Sep 2013
Health Professionals at Healthe Care have won early access to Long Service Leave after a protracted but ultimately successful campaign by the Union. ...
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