Common use of Change of roster Clause in Contracts

Change of roster. a) Employees engaged prior to 1 November 1993 shall not be required to work ordinary hours on a Saturday unless by mutual agreement. b) Employees requested to work on a new roster shall be guaranteed a minimum of seven roster cycles (28 weeks) employment on the new roster. After completion of this minimum period of operation either party will be permitted to suggest alterations/alternatives if required. The decision of the local Distribution Manager will prevail as to the roster's continuance or otherwise. c) In the instance of a need to vary work rosters the Company shall seek volunteers first. If there are not enough volunteers, the Company will provide fourteen (14) days prior notice in writing (or less if mutually agreed) to the affected employees of the required change. When proposing a roster change for employees, the Company will take into consideration and have respect for the individual’s personal circumstances. If the employee is unable to work the new ordinary hours the matter will be resolved via the Dispute Resolution Procedure. d) By mutual agreement between the appropriate Manager and employee(s) a mid roster review period of 12 weeks (3 roster cycles) may be adopted. At this mid-roster review either party may suggest alterations/alternatives if required. e) A weekly employees ordinary hours roster can only be altered a maximum of four times during the life of this Agreement, unless by mutual agreement.