Common use of Alternative to Dismissal Clause in Contracts

Alternative to Dismissal. Where Utilities Management has taken the decision that sufficient grounds for termination of employment exist, as an alternative to dismissal Utilities Management may offer the employee: a) suspension from duty without pay for up to two (2) weeks; and / or b) a temporary or permanent reduction in the employee's pay point within the classification level (Appendix 1A employees); or c) a temporary or permanent placement in another position at the same or lower grade or classification; or d) forfeiture of up to two (2) weeks annual leave. Where the employee has been subject to a reduction, this does not preclude them from accessing their normal entitlements eg PPR, reclassification etc.

Alternative to Dismissal. Where Utilities Management has taken the decision that sufficient grounds for termination of employment exist, as an alternative to dismissal Utilities Management may offer the employee: a) suspension from duty without pay for up to two (2) weeks; and / orand/or b) a temporary or permanent reduction in the employee's pay point within the classification level (Appendix 1A employees); or c) a temporary or permanent placement in another position at the same or lower grade or classification; or d) forfeiture of up to two (2) weeks annual leave. Where the employee has been subject to a reduction, this does not preclude them from accessing their normal entitlements eg PPR, reclassification etc.