Q: Have you heard of an effective scheme where ‘lost’ sick leave (ie. that sick leave that effectively disappears if your balance is at the cap of 20 days, and then rolls but you lose out on the next 10 days) is pooled for utilising for employees who may have to go off for things like cancer treatment etc.

A: It would be considered an agreed term if the employee has anything more than the 20 days provided as minimum entitlement.  I would include for this additional SL that is paid at ordinary rate so it does not cause any flow on effects from the Holidays Act and when (if ever) the act changes.  Also code it differently as it is now an agreed term.