Structure of Reasonable Workload Committees Clause Samples

The 'Structure of Reasonable Workload Committees' clause defines how committees responsible for assessing and managing employee workloads are organized within an organization. It typically outlines the composition of the committee, such as the number of members, representation from management and employees, and the process for selecting members. This clause ensures that there is a balanced and transparent framework for addressing workload concerns, promoting fair decision-making and helping to resolve disputes related to unreasonable work expectations.
Structure of Reasonable Workload Committees. (a) Upon request by the Association, nurse(s) employed in a public hospital, or public health organisation or the employer, a Reasonable Workload Committee shall be established for the relevant public hospital or public health organisation. Such requests shall be made to the Chief Executive Officer of the public health organisation. Where circumstances warrant and are conducive to the efficient delivery of services, a Reasonable Workload Committee may be established by agreement between the Association and the employer that covers more than one public hospital or public health organisation. (b) Upon request by the Association or an employer a reasonable workload committee shall also be established for the relevant Local Health District or Statutory Health Corporation. (c) Each Reasonable Workload Committee shall comprise equal representation of employees and the employer. Employee representation shall be determined by the Association in consultation with other workplace representatives. Employer representation shall be determined by the employer as appropriate. Committee size will be determined by agreement between the Association and the employer. Every endeavour shall be made to minimise the size of the committee, with provision to co- opt additional assistance that may be required on an ‘as needs’ basis. (d) The committees shall meet with a frequency determined by each committee, having regard to issues and information to hand. (e) The committee members and the parties they represent shall make every endeavour to reduce or eliminate any duplication of subject matter and coverage with pre-existing structures and consultative mechanisms. Every effort shall also be taken to ensure the most efficient meeting arrangements are instituted for operation of the committees and to minimise disruption to nurses’ rosters. The committee members and the parties they represent shall make every endeavour to ensure that any additional time and information imposts arising from the operations of the committee are minimised. (f) To enable members of reasonable workload committees to discharge the committee’s role and carry out their responsibilities, attendance at committee meetings and reasonable preparation time shall be deemed to be time on duty and remunerated accordingly. Wherever possible, this time shall occur during the ordinary hours of work.
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Structure of Reasonable Workload Committees. (a) Upon request by the Association, nurse(s) employed in a HammondCare Health and Hospital establishment, or HammondCare, a Reasonable Workload Committee shall be established for the relevant hospital. Such requests shall be made to the Director of Nursing/Operations Manager of the relevant site. Where circumstances warrant and are conducive to the efficient delivery of services, a Reasonable Workload Committee may be established by agreement between the Association and HammondCare that covers more than one HammondCare Health and Hospital establishment . Upon request by the Association or an employer a reasonable workload committee shall also be established for the relevant Local Health Network.
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