Public Service Association and Professional Officers’ Association Amalgamated Union of New South Wales v Corrective Services NSW [2021] NSWIRComm 1026

Public Service Association and Professional Officers’ Association Amalgamated Union of New South Wales v Corrective Services NSW [2021] NSWIRComm 1026

The correct interpretation of clause 5(v) of schedule B requires the meal allowance to be paid for overtime extending beyond 6pm or commencing at 6pm and going for the required period, as this reflects the intention and context of the award and avoids situations falling accidentally outside its scope.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Industrial Dispute / Interpretation Decision
Outcome
interpretation provided; recommendation made
Legal Topics
['interpretation of Award Provision' 'payment of Allowance' 'overtime Meal Allowance']
['employment and Industrial Law'] ['interpretation of Award Provision' 'payment of Allowance' 'overtime Meal Allowance']

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Procedural Posture

Industrial Dispute / Interpretation Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Proper interpretation of clause 5(v) of schedule B to the Award regarding meal allowance for overtime commencing at or after 6pm']

Ratio Decidendi

The correct interpretation of clause 5(v) of schedule B requires the meal allowance to be paid for overtime extending beyond 6pm or commencing at 6pm and going for the required period, as this reflects the intention and context of the award and avoids situations falling accidentally outside its scope.

Court Disposition

interpretation provided; recommendation made

Orders

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