Alternative Workload Assignment Clause Samples
The Alternative Workload Assignment clause allows an employer to reassign an employee to different tasks or duties than those originally specified in their job description. This clause typically applies when business needs change, such as during periods of low demand for certain services or when specific projects require additional support. By including this provision, the employer gains flexibility to adapt workforce allocation as needed, ensuring operational efficiency and continuity while addressing fluctuating workloads.
Alternative Workload Assignment. 12.3.6.1 A Member may apply to the ▇▇▇▇ for an alternative workload assignment.
12.3.6.1.1 A Member may request in writing a change in workload type.
12.3.6.1.2 A Member with a Type 1 workload may request an averaging of instructional workload over a period of three (3) consecutive Academic Years to enable the Member to focus on scholarship. The rationale for such a request will outline how the full instructional obligations will be met over the three-year period, including whether or not the Member is willing to assume additional teaching in the first year of the accommodation, and indicate how the alternative distribution with assist with the Member’s scholarship.
12.3.6.1.3 A Member may request a reduction of assigned teaching for one (1) Academic Year to address significant scholarship or service in that Academic Year.
12.3.6.2 The ▇▇▇▇’▇ decision, with rationale, including the start date of the alternative workload, will be communicated in writing within thirty (30) days of the Member’s request.
12.3.6.3 Within fifteen (15) days, a Member may appeal the ▇▇▇▇’▇ decision to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The written appeal will include a rationale and may include a request to meet with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The decision of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be communicated in writing to the Member and the ▇▇▇▇ within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the appeal. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ decision will be final.
12.3.6.4 The written decision of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be copied to the Association.
Alternative Workload Assignment. 12.2.7.1 A Member may apply to the ▇▇▇▇ for an alternative workload assignment.
12.2.7.1.1 A Member of the Professorial ranks may request in writing a change in workload type.
12.2.7.1.2 A Member may request an averaging of instructional workload up to a period of three (3) consecutive Academic Years. The rationale for such a request will outline how the full instructional obligations will be met over the period, including whether or not the Member is willing to assume additional teaching in the first year of the accommodation, and indicate how the alternative distribution will assist with the Member’s workload assignment.
12.2.7.1.3 A Member may request a reduction of assigned teaching for up to three (3) Academic Years. This release may be longer, in consultation with the ▇▇▇▇. The rationale for such a request may include a work plan outlining the activities to be undertaken in lieu of the assigned teaching.
12.2.7.2 The ▇▇▇▇’▇ decision, with rationale, including the start date and end date of the alternative workload, will be communicated in writing within thirty (30) days of the Member’s request.
12.2.7.2.1 Should the Member be dissatisfied with the ▇▇▇▇’▇ decision, the Member may request a Workload Review Panel in accordance with Article 12.11.
Alternative Workload Assignment. 12.3.5.1 A Member may apply to the ▇▇▇▇ for an alternative workload assignment. Such application will be made in writing, with appropriate rationale, by September 30 of the Academic Year preceding the Academic Year in which the requested workload change would take effect.
(a) A Member may request an increase in teaching workload, up to the maximum assignable teaching load of 370 IH. Such a request will not be unreasonably denied.
(b) A Member with a Type 3 workload may request a Type 1 or Type 2 workload. The rationale for such a request will include a comprehensive proposal for a program of scholarly activity.
(c) A Member with a Type 2 workload may request a Type 1 workload.
(d) A Member with a Type 1 or Type 2 workload may request an averaging of instructional workload over a period of three consecutive Academic Years to enable the Member to focus on a scholarly activity project. The rationale for such a request will outline how the full instructional obligations will be met over the three year period and indicate how the alternative distribution will assist with the scholarly activity project.
(e) A Member may request a reduction of the assigned teaching workload for one Academic Year to address significant scholarly or service activities in that Academic Year.
12.3.5.2 The decision of the ▇▇▇▇ regarding requests pursuant to Article 12.
3.5.1 will be made in writing, with appropriate rationale for the decision, to the Member by October 31 immediately following the application deadline. The Member’s Chair will be notified of the decision.
12.3.5.3 A Member wishing to appeal the decision of the ▇▇▇▇ in Article 12.3.5.2 must do so in writing, with appropriate rationale for the appeal, to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ by November 15. The decision of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be communicated in writing by December 15 and such decision will be final.
12.3.5.4 The written decision of the ▇▇▇▇ pursuant to Article 12.3.5.2 and the written decision of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ pursuant to Article 12.3.5.3 will be copied to the Association.