Variation of hours per week and/or weeks per year Clause Samples

Variation of hours per week and/or weeks per year. (a) Each time the hours of work and the weeks worked per year for employees are fixed by the employer, they shall be fixed by written advice to the employee for a minimum of twelve months and shall remain in forceuntil varied as below. After consideration of the requirements of the school and following expiry of the minimum 12 month period, the employer shall give the employee not less than two month’s written notice of any variation in hours of work and/or weeks to be worked, prior to this variation coming into effect. (b) Except in exceptional circumstances (e.g. where an employee is absent on long term sick leave) this notice shall be given at such a time as to ensure it covers a period during which the employee is paid and at work. (c) Provided that any worker who commences employment within the 12 month period following the employers last assessment will be subject to the provisions of subclause 6.1.2 at any point following the expiry of the said 12 month period. (d) Where the employer, employee, and union agree, the hours of work and/or the weeks to be worked may be varied during the twelve month period. 6.1.2 The regular working period as defined in 6.1.1 above may be varied by the employer to take effect at any time following the expiry of the 12 month period specified in subclause 6. 6.1.3 Where the variation referred to in 6.1.1 above involves either a reduction or an increase in hours per week and/or weeks per year, the notice period is to allow time for discussions between the employer and employee about the following: (a) Reasons for the variation; (b) Whether the variation can be avoided or lessened; (c) In the case of a reduction in hours, whether that reduction can be absorbed by attrition; (d) In the case of an increase in hours and/or weeks per year, whether that increase will create any difficulties for the employee; (e) Whether in a reduction of hours there are alternative hours of work available in the school, with terms and conditions no less favourable. This may involve retraining; (f) In the case of a reduction in hours of work, consultation on any amendments to the job description, which will take into account the reduction in hours applicable to the employee. This could mean an adjustment to duties or the frequency with which certain duties are performed. Any discussions during this period may involve others in the employee’s team. 6.1.4 Where the proposed variation referred to in 6.1.2 will require an increase in the worker’s hou...