Schools Infrastructure NSW – the PSA is here for you

We write to let you know we are thinking of you during this difficult time and especially after hearing this morning that your office at George street is closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19. We want to assure you that the PSA is doing everything in our power to ensure your employer takes every step they can, to minimise the risk of COVID-19…

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PSA Presses Police on Work from Home and Other COVID-19 Issues

Representatives of the PSA today held a telephone conference with staff from NSW Police Workforce Relations. The PSA raised a number of issues regarding Police management’s response at the first of our weekly meetings on the COVID-19 pandemic. Roll-out of work from home in Police The PSA pressed Police to make all reasonable efforts to allow the greatest number of staff possible to work from…

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Bulletin - Courts - Leave entitlements during COVID-19 Pandemic

It has come to the attention of the PSA that members are uncertain as to what kind of leave entitlements are available during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The NSW Government Circular C2020-01 sets out the relevant leave arrangements. The circular can be found here As stated in the circular, in the event of a total shutdown: Where the workplace is closed, flexible work arrangements should…

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Victim Services - Working from Home and Flexible Working Hours

Following our bulletin sent out on 17 March 2020 in regard to flexible working hours when working from home, the PSA contacted the Commissioner who has confirmed that there has been no direction given by her to work standard hours. This again demonstrates the importance of you as members in bringing these issues to the table to ensure correct advice is given. The PSA has…

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Working from home survey

The PSA wants to hear from our Revenue NSW members as to their experiences with working from home. As such, the PSA has developed a short survey, which should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential, and will be used to assist in discussions as to how you can be supported throughout this time. You can take this survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWDL28D

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