Assessment of work experience. Work experience shall be assessed for wage increments pursuant to the wage provisions of this agreement. Length of employment, with reference to work experience in the same industry, shall be assessed in accordance with confirmed information on prior jobs, and this shall apply even where there has been an interval between jobs in the industry of up to 3 years. If the interval between jobs is longer, an assessment of work experience and competence shall be made when deciding the ranking for work increments. Any dispute shall be resolved by a manager in consultation with a union representative. Temporary jobs shall be aggregated with reference to the number of days or hours at day rate. When assessing length of employment for wages, the age of 22 shall be considered equivalent to having one year’s employment in the industry.
Assessment of work experience. Work experience shall be assessed to determine the pay grade in accordance with the wage provisions of this Agreement. Seniority based on work experience in the same industry shall be assessed according to verified information on prior work and shall be applicable despite absences from the industry of up to three years. If absence from the industry is longer, work experience and competence shall be assessed when determining the pay grade. Disputes shall be resolved by the administrator in consultation with the union representative. Temporary work shall be totalled together based on the number of days worked or daytime work hours. In assessing seniority, the age of 22 is considered equivalent to one year of employment in an industry. On rights accrued through work abroad, see Article 12.6.2.
