News Flash

As the effects of Budget cuts become more obvious PSA members are increasingly reporting that pressure is being placed on them to work extra hours without remuneration or access to flexi-time or other flexible working arrangements.

As Budget pressures continue PSA members need to ensure their goodwill is not being used by Managers who may be unwilling or feel powerless to report genuine staff shortages.

It is an offence to encourage employees to falsify their time sheets by not recording actual hours worked, regardless of budget restraints. Employees are increasingly reporting that they are being asked to work additional unpaid hours for the benefit of their team or patients/clients.

You CAN NOT be directed to work unpaid time. Falsifying time sheets can have a number of ramifications in relation to workers compensation claims, planning ahead for future staffing budgets,your own health and well being and that of the patients and clients you serve. Professional human resource managers acknowledge their responsibility to fellow workers in ensuring workloads are being managed in accordance with Enterprise Bargaining agreements. It is essential that the welfare of management's most importance resource, YOU, is paramount.


3 November 2010