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Code of conduct - giving presents to 'professionals'

~mimo~ View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:24 PM Post #1
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Shut up, In measureless content.
Just be aware, in most workplaces (incl schools), there is a code of conduct which states that people are not to accept gifts over a certain value. Though, I have never seen anything knocked back, just be aware. Even if you think, "Oh, it's only a $5 scratchie", potentially it could be worth $1000 or more! Disclaimer: I have no reason to mention this, just wanted to make people aware.

Kafkaesque View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:27 PM Post #2
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I would of thought most professionals would be aware of this.

~mimo~ View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:29 PM Post #3
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Shut up, In measureless content.
Yes, professionals would be. But not necessarily parents.

Becky Thatcher View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:29 PM Post #4
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I thought you were going to mention that giving a sex toy to the kids teacher is not a good idea.

Lib View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:29 PM Post #5
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Loving my little princess.....
QUOTE (Kafkaesque @ 13/11/2012, 07:27 PM) I would of thought most professionals would be aware of this. Yes but the gift giver may not be.

Becky Thatcher View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:31 PM Post #6
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Is this topic a fluff or serious? confused

Phoenix Blue View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:33 PM Post #7
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So what is the certain value? I am (was) a teacher and never heard anything about it. When I went on materity leave, all the mums from my grade put in and bought me a bouncer as a gift. Would this be over the 'certain' amount? Seems a bit arbitrary to me...? Efs This post has been edited by Phoenix Blue: 13/11/2012, 07:34 PM

~mimo~ View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:35 PM Post #8
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Shut up, In measureless content.
QUOTE (Phoenix Blue @ 13/11/2012, 08:33 PM) So what is the certain value? I am (was) a teacher and never heard anything about it. When I went on materity leave, all the mums from my grade put in and bought me a bouncer as a gift. Would this be over the 'certain' amount? Seems a bit arbitrary to me...? Efs Every workplace is different.

lsolaBella View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:36 PM Post #9
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Theoretically I needed to register any gift given by me or to me between DH and I as when I was working I was working at a company which was his firm's client. DH theoretically needed to do the same. It got complicated as as his spouse I was not allowed to hold shares in the company I worked for, but as an employee I would receive up to $1k of shares each year which were held in trust for 3 yrs. so has to get special exemption from both companies to hold in trust and then also needed permission from both companies to sell the shares. Problem one time was DH's company required me to sell shares immediately, but my company had trading blackout for people I my area. Which firm rules to follow? LOL

howdo View Member Profile	13/11/2012, 07:40 PM Post #10
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FYI, In NSW the DET says the value limit is $50. https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/...nduct-guide.pdf In the ACT it is defined as 'nominal' and the amount of $30 is quoted. http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pd...nalPractice.pdf I can't find any documentation for the other states, but it's acceptable to receive a gift of 'nominal value'. I can't see nominal being more than $50.

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