Common use of Standing Down Clause in Contracts

Standing Down. The employer may stand down, without payment, any employee who cannot be usefully employed through no fault of the employer because of any industrial action, uncontrollable stoppage of work, or lack of work for which the employer cannot reasonably be held responsible for such as a natural disaster. Prior to standing the employee down, the employer will make every reasonable attempt to redeploy the employee to other areas within the business unit. In the event that redeployment is not possible, the employee may elect to take accrued leave entitlements. SCHEDULE 1‌ An employee at this level is a trainee and shall demonstrate learning ability, sound communication skills and the ability to perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner to the level of their training and experience. Upon completion of a probationary period, employees at this level shall be given on the job training by the employer to qualify them for progression to Grade 2 within 12 months continuous service from the date of commencement of their employment.

Standing Down. The employer may stand down, without payment, any employee who cannot be usefully employed through no fault of the employer because of any industrial action, uncontrollable stoppage of work, or lack of work for which the employer cannot reasonably be held responsible for such as a natural disaster. Prior to standing the employee down, the employer will make every reasonable attempt to redeploy the employee to other areas within the business unit. In the event that redeployment is not possible, the employee may elect to take accrued leave entitlements. SCHEDULE 1‌ An employee at this level is a trainee and shall demonstrate learning ability, sound communication skills and the ability to perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner to the level of their training and experience. Upon completion of a probationary period, employees at this level shall be given on the job training by the employer to qualify them for progression to Grade 2 within 12 months continuous service from the date of commencement of their employment.