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Case studies

Case study 1
Case study 2
Case study 3

Case study 1

You are employed with Country Décor, a business which both buys and manufactures, then sells furniture and other decorating supplies. Several of the office staff (the receptionist and two clerical assistants) are employed under the

CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES (STATE) CONSOLIDATED AWARD [SPLINTERS 027 & 4214] Award Code: 135

Look up this award at the NSW Department of Commerce, Office of Industrial Relations http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/ and answer the following questions.

1. Hours of work
   The administrative staff usually work between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm and have an hour for lunch each day (35 hours per week). Is this in accordance with the award?
2. Sunday and holidays
   Occasionally one of the clerical assistants is asked to work on a Sunday. How will payment differ from ‘normal’ time?
3. Rates Summary
   1. The receptionist has recently been asked to undertake First Aid duties. Under the award, what allowance will be paid for this duty?
   2. One of the clerical assistants has been asked to work back on Wednesday night to assist the Sales team finalise a promotion. What meal allowance will be payable according to the award?
   3. One of the staff has been asked to use her own car to collect some urgently required supplies. Country Décor will pay her the rate for incidental car use under the award. How much is this rate?
4. Where would you find more information about Long Service Leave for these staff members?
5. Assume that Country Décor pays the award wage. One of the clerical assistants is currently 18 and paid as a Grade 1 employee. How much is she earning? How much will her pay increase to when she turns 19?

While you are at this site, locate information on Workplace Safety and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000.

Case study 2

It has been decided to purchase five new filing cabinets for the office; three x two-drawer and two x three-drawer cabinets. The office furniture is pale grey-blue. The filing cabinets are not to be grey or black. Investigate the cost and features of filing cabinets from at least two suppliers. Prepare a table comparing your results.

Case study 3

You have been asked to order a quantity of photocopying paper and have located a supplier who will supply the paper at an excellent price. The paper is paper wrapped in reams and boxed in cartons weighing 22 kg each. Access Workcover NSW (www.workcover.nsw.gov.au ) and locate information on manual handling.

Hint: Frequently asked questions; Occupational Health & Safety; Manual handling;

What are the present weight limits for lifting?

Decide if the decision to purchase this paper would be influenced by occupational health and safety guidelines. Prepare a memo to your supervisor reporting your findings.

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