Common use of Annual Minimum Number of Paid hours Clause in Contracts

Annual Minimum Number of Paid hours. a) Where the employee makes a written request to reduce their number of annual minimum paid hours, this shall be subject to agreement by the employer. The employer shall not unreasonably withhold their agreement to the employee’s request. b) Where the employer proposes the annual minimum number of paid hours will be more than those paid in the previous financial year, this shall be in writing and shall be subject to agreement by the employee. c) Where the employer proposes the annual minimum number of paid hours will be less than those paid in the previous financial year, the employer shall advise the employee in writing with the reasons for the proposed change to allow for consultation. The employer shall consult with affected employees and their representatives from NZEI Te Riu Roa prior to making a final decision. Where an employee and the employer agree to a reduction in the annual minimum number of paid hours, these shall be recorded in writing no less than one month from the implementation date of the new hours. d) Where the employee does not agree to a reduction in the annual minimum number of paid hours, the employee shall have access to the surplus staffing provisions of this Agreement. If severance is payable, this shall be paid in accordance with clause 4.4.1.