Common use of INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW Clause in Contracts

INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW. This Flexible Working Hours Agreement (FWHA) amends certain provisions relating to hours of duty in respect of certain employees of TAFE NSW. For employees employed under Section 6 of the TAFE NSW Administrative, Support and Related Enterprise Agreement 2015, the FWHA is to be read in conjunction with the hours of work clauses under Section 6 of the TAFE Commission of NSW Administrative, Support and Related Employees Enterprise Agreement 2015. This agreement is made between TAFE NSW and the unions in accordance with clause 21, Local Arrangements in Section 6 of the TAFE Commission of NSW Administrative, Support and Related Employees Enterprise Agreement 2015. Flexible working hours as provided for in this Agreement may operate in an Institute of TAFE NSW, or in any section of an institute or TAFE NSW office location subject to operational requirements as determined by the Institute Director, Executive Director or relevant manager(s). Subject to the provisions in relation to Separation from TAFE NSW, implementation of this Agreement shall be on a cost neutral basis. Statement of Intent The TAFE Commission of NSW, the unions and employees are committed to fostering flexible work practices under this agreement within TAFE NSW. The agreement is intended to provide greater flexibility in dealing with customer service, workloads, work deadlines and the balance between work and family life. All parties are committed to managing time worked to avoid the forfeiture of hours. Employees who are employed in classifications under Parts A-G of Section 5 of the TAFE Commission of NSW Administrative, Support and Related Employees Enterprise Agreement 2013, are not covered by this Agreement. Supervisors and managers should consider employees’ needs in ensuring equitable access to the provisions of this agreement. Similarly, employees must consider TAFE NSW’s operational requirements and the delivery of excellence in customer service when utilising the provisions of the agreement.

INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW. This Flexible Working Hours Agreement (FWHA) amends certain provisions relating to hours of duty in respect of certain employees of TAFE NSW. For employees employed under Section 6 of the TAFE NSW Administrative, Support and Related Enterprise Agreement 2015, the FWHA is to be read in conjunction with the hours of work clauses under Section 6 clause XX, Flexible Working Hours of the TAFE Commission of NSW Administrative, Support and Related Employees Enterprise Agreement 2015. This agreement is made between TAFE NSW and the unions in accordance with clause 21XX, Local Arrangements in Section 6 of the Arrangements, TAFE Commission of NSW Administrative, Support and Related Employees Enterprise Agreement 2015. Flexible working hours as provided for in this Agreement may operate in an Institute of TAFE NSW, or in any section of an institute or TAFE NSW office location subject to operational requirements as determined by the Institute Director, Executive Director or relevant manager(s). Subject to the provisions in relation to of clause XX, Separation from TAFE NSW, implementation of this Agreement shall should be on a cost neutral basis. Statement of Intent The TAFE Commission of NSW, the unions and employees are committed to fostering flexible work practices under this agreement within TAFE NSW. The agreement is intended to provide greater flexibility in dealing with customer service, workloads, work deadlines and the balance between work and family life. All parties are committed to managing time worked to avoid the forfeiture of hours. It is intended that whilst in force this Agreement will prevail to the extent of any inconsistency with the flexible working hours provisions provided at clause XX, Flexible Working Hours of Section 6 of the TAFE Commission of NSW Administrative, Support and Related Employees Enterprise Agreement 2015 in relation to employees covered by this agreement. Employees who are employed in classifications under Parts A-G of Section 5 of the TAFE Commission of NSW Administrative, Support and Related Employees Enterprise Agreement 2013, are not covered by this new Agreement. Supervisors and managers should consider be mindful of employees’ needs in ensuring equitable access to the provisions of this agreement. Similarly, it is critical that employees must consider are aware of TAFE NSW’s NSW operational requirements and the delivery of excellence in customer service when utilising the provisions of the agreement.