At long last your new Lifeline staff agreement has been approved and began operating from 15 September.
 
Here are a few of your new conditions:

• Lifeline will now pay for employees’ initial Working with Vulnerable Persons registration and also pay for costs related to its renewal where it’s a requirement of your     role.
• Casual employees will be paid for a minimum of 3 hours at the appropriate rate of each engagement.
• As per the National Employment Standards, casual loading will apply to all overtime hours and loaded (shift) rates.
• No reduction of the previous agreement’s entitlements.
• 2 paid mental health days per year, non-cumulative.

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