Common use of Commute Clause in Contracts

Commute. (a) Commute arrangements will be provided independent of roster, based on operational need. (b) Where the Company offers commute arrangements, as amended from time to time, the following principles will apply: (1) Subject to 34.3(b)(2) and availability of housing, all Employees will have the option to choose whether to access commute or residential options. This is a choice to be exercised by individual Employees. (2) Where particular circumstances require, the Company may make commute arrangements a precondition of employment for new Employees. For example, this includes in-sourcing of currently outsourced/contracted operations. However, where an Employee’s circumstances change, they may apply to access other residential arrangements in accordance with the applicable Accommodation Agreement under clause 34.2(a). (c) For Employees who commute, the Company will provide village accommodation or other suitable accommodation at a subsidised rate, as nominated by the Company and subject to availability, in accordance with clause 34.1(b). (d) Appropriate travel arrangements will be put in place for commuting Employees as follows: (1) at its discretion, the Company will provide bus or air transportation to the Mine from Brisbane, Rockhampton, Mackay, Emerald or other locations. It may be necessary to reach a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ of Employees on particular rosters before it becomes viable for transportation to be provided. (2) Employees who choose to commute are encouraged to utilise such transport that may be provided by the Company. However, provided that the Employee submits a travel plan to their manager and adheres to their applicable fatigue management policy, they may elect to drive to and from their commute location. (3) the Company will periodically review the provision of transport arrangements and may discontinue or change these arrangements with not less than 3 months notice. The Company will consider an individual Employee’s circumstances where discontinuation of transport arrangements would result in significant disadvantage to the Employee. (4) the Company will offer these travel arrangements to Employees living in local townships, at its discretion and subject to capacity, routes taken, timetabling and usage patterns.