Training Programs All employees shall successfully complete all necessary training prior to being assigned work (e.g., all employees will complete health and safety training prior to being assigned to task). Nothing in this Article or provision shall constitute a waiver of either party’s bargaining obligations or defenses. The Employer still has an obligation to notify and bargain changes in terms and conditions of employment with the exclusive representative.
Standard Company Benefits Executive shall be entitled to participate in all employee benefit programs for which Executive is eligible under the terms and conditions of the benefit plans that may be in effect from time to time and provided by the Company to its employees. The Company reserves the right to cancel or change the benefit plans or programs it offers to its employees at any time.
Superannuation 23.1 Superannuation contributions must be paid in accordance with this clause and the Superannuation Guarantee Administration Act 1992 (Cth), which will satisfy the Employer’s obligation regarding making superannuation contributions under the NES.
23.2 Subject to applicable legislation regarding choice of fund and/or stapled funds, the Employer will make superannuation payments on behalf of each Employee into CBUS as the default fund.
23.3 The level of contributions paid on behalf of each Employee (other than an Apprentice) will be, at a minimum, $280 per week.
23.4 Pro-rata payment does not apply, except in the case of flexible working arrangements entered into pursuant to clause 14.2..
23.5 The level of contributions paid on behalf of each Apprentice must be, at a minimum: 1st Year - 55% 2nd Year – 70% 3rd Year – 85% 4th Year – 100% Minimum contribution $154.00 $196.00 $238.00 $280.00
23.6 The above contributions may be counted by the Employer as an offset against any payments otherwise required to be made by the Employer to avoid the Employer being required to pay the superannuation guarantee charge under
23.7 All superannuation contributions will be paid at least monthly subject to the relevant governing trust deed, rules and/or legislation.
HEALTH & WELFARE 16:1 The parties signatory hereto shall enter into a Health and Welfare Plan for which there is a Trust Agreement, known as the Line Construction Benefit Fund, for the purpose of providing insurance benefits for eligible employees and/or their dependents. Effective the first of the month following the signature date of this Agreement, the Employer shall pay to the Line Construction Benefit Fund the sum of $6.50 for each hour worked. Hours worked shall be deemed to include straight-time hours worked, overtime hours worked, and report time not worked. Remittance shall be forwarded to the place designated by the parties hereto on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of each month for each hour worked in weekly payroll periods ending during the preceding month, together with a monthly payroll report on a form to be furnished to the Employer. It is understood and intended by the parties to this Agreement that the purpose of this clause is to establish an Employer financed Health and Welfare Trust and that contributions thereto shall not be deemed to be wages to which any employee shall have any right other than the right to have such contributions paid over to the Trust fund in accordance herewith. Failure of an individual Employer to make all payments provided for, including liquidated damages for late payments, within the time specified, shall be a breach of this Agreement and will further require action by the Trustees as set forth in the Trust Agreement. Any increase in the required contributions set forth above will be paid equally (50% by the Employer and 50% by the Employee). The amount paid by the Employee will come from their NEAP contribution.
16:2 HRA: Effective the first of the month following the signature date of this Agreement, the Employer also agrees to pay into the Line Construction Benefit Fund $1.00 per hour through the term of this Agreement. HRA is calculated on all hours worked for all working classifications covered by this Agreement. These contributions shall be used to provide Health Reimbursements Accounts(s) under the Line Construction Benefit Fund Plan of Benefits.
Company Benefits Subject to the satisfaction of the general rules for eligibility and participation under the Company’s standard employee benefit plans and practices, Executive shall be allowed to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit plans and practices which may be in effect from time to time during the term of Executive’s employment and are provided by the Company to its employees generally. Such participation shall be governed by the applicable plan documents, and the Company reserves the right, in its discretion, to amend, modify, or discontinue any benefit plan or practice.