AUXILIARY UPDATE : 21 december 2023
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2023/2024:
PUBLIC HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS
As always, the annual Christmas and New Year public holidays cause questions to be asked about time sheets and entitlements.
This year, the public holidays are –
Christmas Eve
Sunday 24 December 2023
1800 – 2400
Part-public holiday
Christmas Day
Monday 25 December 2023
Full 24-hour day public holiday
Boxing Day
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Full 24-hour day public holiday
New Year’s Day
Monday 1 January 2024
Full 24-hour public holiday
All Auxiliary members are reminded that any work performed during the hours above is to be paid as per the public holiday provisions in your award (see clause 26), and claimed as such on your timesheets.
John Oliver - General Secretary
Authorised by John Oliver General Secretary
United Firefighters' Union of Australia, Union of Employees QLD
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