Common use of Eye Tests Clause in Contracts

Eye Tests. any permanent employee whose regular weekly hours of work are not less than 20 and who is required to work on a VDU at least 50% of their normal working time shall be entitled to an eye test biennially or as required at the employer’s discretion and expense. (a) If the test discloses that prescription lenses are required for the normal viewing distance of a VDU, or that an eyesight problem has been created or worsened by a VDU, then the actual and reasonable cost of the lenses will be met by the employer. The employer will also meet the actual and reasonable cost of spectacle frames where the employee requires prescription lenses for the first time. The cost to Te Kura shall not exceed $300 biennially for any individual, as reflected in the policy of Te Kura. (b) If the employee chooses contact lenses the employer will meet the costs only up to the level required to be met under (a) above.

Eye Tests. any permanent employee whose regular weekly hours of work are not less than 20 and who is required to work on a VDU at least 50% of their normal working time shall be entitled to an eye test biennially or as required at the employer’s discretion and expense. (a) If the test discloses that prescription lenses are required for the normal viewing distance of a VDU, or that an eyesight problem has been created or worsened by a VDU, then the actual and reasonable cost of the lenses will be met by the employer. The employer will also meet the actual and reasonable cost of spectacle frames where the employee requires prescription lenses for the first time. The cost to Te Kura shall not exceed $300 400 biennially for any individual, as reflected in the policy of Te Kura. (b) If the employee chooses contact lenses the employer will meet the costs only up to the level required to be met under (a) above.