Common use of Return to Work on a Part-Time Basis Clause in Contracts

Return to Work on a Part-Time Basis. ‌ 49.1 Subject to this clause, an Employee is entitled to return to work after paid primary carer leave or unpaid parental leave on a part time basis, at the Employee’s substantive level, until the child’s second birthday. The days and hours for the part time arrangement will be as agreed between the relevant Chief Executive and the Employee. 49.2 The following conditions apply to an Employee applying to return on a part time basis: 49.2.1 The Employee will provide such request at least 6 weeks prior to the date on which the Employee’s leave is due to expire, and will provide to the Chief Executive such information as may reasonably be required, including the proportion of time sought, and the date of the relevant child’s second birthday. 49.2.2 At least 6 weeks prior to the relevant child’s second birthday, the Employee will advise the Chief Executive whether the Employee will revert to employment on the Employee’s pre-leave basis (whether that was full time or otherwise) or seeks to continue to be employed on the same part time basis as agreed in accordance with this clause or another agreed part time basis.