Common use of Working hours reduction model Clause in Contracts

Working hours reduction model. The working hours reduction model applies to all forms of working hours with the follow- ing conditions: - The Employee is at least 58 years old. Reduced working hours can also be agreed upon with employees under the age of 58. - For shift workers, the reduction is implemented according to the local agreement model, primarily always 20%, as whole shifts. - According to the resource situation, the employer shall have an approving approach towards reductions. - Working hours are reduced by 10–20%; other arrangements can also be agreed upon case-specifically. The reduction of working hours shall be implemented either as whole shifts or as shorter daily working hours. - If the employer refuses to agree on a reduction of working hours, the grounds for refusal must be stated. The cases are reviewed between the employer and the em- ployee representative, if necessary. - The period of transition is agreed upon case-specifically, with the purpose of transi- tioning to the shortened working hours as soon as possible under the circum- stances. - Agreements on the reduction of working hours are valid until further notice or, if de- sired by the employee, temporary.