Common use of Shift Arrangements Clause in Contracts

Shift Arrangements. (a) The following shifts and span of hours will apply: (i) Day shifts commence on or after 6am and finish on or before 6pm. (ii) Afternoon shifts commence on or after 12pm and before 6pm. (iii) Night shifts commence on or after 6pm and no later than 4am. (iv) Alternating shifts are any combination of day, afternoon or night shifts worked in a predetermined roster pattern. (b) Afternoon, night and alternating shifts may be worked on a permanent or temporary basis for any length of time which will be advised to the Employee prior to commencing the shift work. The Employee will receive the applicable shift loading for permanent and temporary shifts for Ordinary Hours worked as prescribed in clause 8.4. (c) The span of hours for each of the defined shifts may be altered by up to two hours at either end of the span by agreement between the Company and the majority of Employees concerned, or in appropriate circumstances, between the Company and an individual Employee. (d) In consultation with an Employee or Employees, the Company may alter starting and finishing times within the appropriate span of hours.