A temporary change in what you can manage at work should not cost you your job.
Our member was put through a redundancy process after the requirements of their role changed. At the time, caring responsibilities for a family member meant they temporarily could not work every shift.
Their NPAA case manager took it up with the employer directly. The argument was straightforward. Our member could still do the role, and the limitation was temporary. The question put back to the employer was whether a temporary setback was reason enough to move someone on permanently.
The answer was another site nearby where our member could keep working while the caring responsibilities continued. The employer offered six months. NPAA negotiated twelve.
Our member came away with:
They signed, and kept their job. From first contact to signed contract took about four weeks.
How is the NPAA so effective in defending members during workplace issues and disputes? Our experienced and professional case managers use our unique RED™ case resolution system.
Why is the NPAA different? We believe that real change in healthcare STARTS with empowering frontline nurses, not bureaucrats.
If you are a member of NPAA and need assistance with a workplace issue, please submit a member support ticket on your dashboard, or contact us at 1300 263 374 - hotline@npaa.asn.au
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No identifying details of the member, their employer or their workplace appear in this article.