Introduction of shifts Sample Clauses
The 'Introduction of shifts' clause defines the employer's right to implement or modify work shifts for employees. Typically, this clause outlines the conditions under which shifts may be introduced, such as operational needs or business requirements, and may specify notice periods or consultation procedures with affected staff. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility for the employer to adjust working hours to meet changing demands, while also setting expectations and processes to ensure employees are informed and treated fairly during such changes.
Introduction of shifts. Agreement on the introduction of shifts is according to Article
Introduction of shifts. (1) The Employers may consider introducing an afternoon, night and/or morning shift pattern (including a rotating shift) as required for operational reasons. The introduction of an afternoon, night and/or morning shift will be implemented providing that:
(a) Affected employees are consulted, their views taken into account and the reason for the change is explained to them;
(b) the impact of the changes on employees, including but not limited to their family responsibilities, is taken into account during the consultation period;
(c) the employer considers any occupational health issues;
(d) Information, including proposed roster arrangements, start/finish times and meal breaks, is provided to employees during the consultation period; and
(e) The new shift arrangements will not commence until at least 12 weeks after consultation with affected employees has commenced (the consultation period); and
(f) During the consultation period:
(i) The employer will consult with the affected employees on proposed shift rosters. The employer will take employee feedback and employee roster proposals into account in preparing at least 2 shift roster options for affected employees to consider and vote on. The shift roster with majority support from affected employees will be implemented by the employer.
(ii) The employer may, where it is requested by a majority of employees, or at its own initiative, seek the input from a consultant in the area of shift arrangements, in developing appropriate shift rosters.
(iii) In determining appropriate shift rosters for consideration by employees, the employer will take into account occupational health and safety issues.
(2) During the consultation period, and where an entire work area or department is not proposed to move to a new shift arrangement, the employer will call for volunteers within the work area or department to move to the new shift arrangement. The employer will determine whether the volunteers are appropriate to move to the new shift arrangement taking into account the skills and classifications of the volunteers and the operational requirements of the shift arrangements.
(3) If there are insufficient volunteers or more employees than required remaining on the current shift arrangement and an employee is unable to transfer to the new shift arrangement for personal reasons including family responsibilities, the employer will commence a redundancy process in accordance with Clause 38.
(4) An employee who accepts a lower pai...
Introduction of shifts. Approval for the introduction of shifts shall be governed by Article 5.7. of Chapter V of the company-specific component of the agreement. An employee engaged in daytime work is not obliged to take part in shift work except with his/her consent even though it has been agreed to introduce shift work at the company in question.
Introduction of shifts. Agreement on the introduction of shifts is according to article 5.7 in Chapter V, on the company-specific part of the agreements. An employee who is hired for day work is not obliged to participate in shift work, except with his/her agreement, even though the introduction of shift work has been agreed in the company in question.
Introduction of shifts. The agreement of the Integrity Commissioner and a majority of employees affected is required prior to the introduction of 12 hour shifts on agreed rosters at agreed locations.