Common use of Permanent, set hours Clause in Contracts

Permanent, set hours. a) Where the employer proposes to change a permanent, set hours employee’s hours and/or days of work as specified in the appointment letter, the employer shall, in accordance with the principles of clause 4.2, advise the employee in writing with the reasons for the proposed change. b) Prior to a proposed change taking effect, where a reduction of set hours is proposed, the employer shall consult with the employee to assess: • Whether the variation can be avoided or lessened • Whether that reduction can be absorbed by attrition • Whether other suitable work is available which shall be offered to the affected employee in the first instance. c) Where an employee agrees to a change in hours and/or days of work, these shall be recorded with one month’s written notice of the implementation date of the new hours. d) Where it is reasonable that an employee does not agree to a reduction in set hours the employee shall have access to the surplus staff provisions of this agreement. If severance is payable, this shall be paid in accordance with clause 4.4.1.

Permanent, set hours. a) Where the employer proposes to change a permanent, set hours employee’s hours and/or days of work as specified in the appointment letter, the employer shall, in accordance with the principles of clause 4.2, advise the employee in writing with the reasons for the proposed change. b) Prior to a proposed change taking effect, where a reduction of set hours is proposed, the employer shall consult with the employee to assess: •  Whether the variation can be avoided or lessened •  Whether that reduction can be absorbed by attrition •  Whether other suitable work is available which shall be offered to the affected employee in the first instance. c) Where an employee agrees to a change in hours and/or days of work, these shall be recorded with one month’s written notice of the implementation date of the new hours. d) Where it is reasonable that an employee does not agree to a reduction in set hours the employee shall have access to the surplus staff provisions of this agreement. If severance is payable, this shall be paid in accordance with clause 4.4.1.