Common use of Job Share Clause in Contracts

Job Share. In order to promote flexibility in the workplace, in particular for older workers and single parents, the parties agree to consider job sharing arrangements only in accordance with this clause. For the purposes of this agreement job sharing is defined as two permanent Employees of the same classification sharing one full-time position. This is taken to mean that the 2 positions shall provide a combined minimum of 36 ordinary hours. All job share arrangements shall be subject to agreement between the Union and the Employer and must be confirmed in writing to the Employee prior to the commencement of such an arrangement. Variation of a job share agreement will require consultation between the relevant Employees, the Employer and the Union and 14 days’ notice of variation unless agreed by all parties. The termination of a Job Share agreement will require consultation between the relevant Employees, the Employer and the Union and 28 days’ notice unless agreed by all parties. Superannuation and XXXX payments will be calculated on a pro rata basis. As will any allowances that are calculated on a weekly basis. Breaches of this clause will require the breaching Employer to back pay both employees as if employed fulltime 50 hours per week for the length of the Job Share agreement.