Can an employer have a policy preventing the transfer of public holidays?
Yes. Employers may have a workplace policy that they will not transfer public holidays. This may refer to the transfer of part or whole of the public holiday, and can relate to the whole of a business or some parts of the business. As part of their good faith obligations an employer should consult with their employees on the development of a policy. If employees agree, this policy could be included in an employment agreement. An employer should tell any potential new employee about the policy when they make the offer of employment.
Date Modified: Friday, 1 April 2011
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