Common use of Labour Flexibility Clause in Contracts

Labour Flexibility. 25.1 An Employer may direct an Employee to carry out such duties as are within the limits of the Employee’s skill, competence and training consistent with the classification structure of this agreement, provided that such duties are not designed to promote deskilling. 25.2 An Employer may direct an Employee to carry out such duties and use such tools and equipment as may be required, provided that the Employee has been properly trained in the use of such tools and equipment. 25.3 Any direction issued by an Employer, pursuant to subclauses 25.1 and 25.2, shall be consistent with the Employer’s responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy working environment. 25.4 An Employee can be required to perform the duties at an equivalent or lower level provided that the Employee has the competence to perform those duties. 25.5 Employees covered by this Agreement shall also perform work which is incidental or peripheral to their main tasks or functions.