NES FLEXIBILITY ARRANGEMENTS Clause Samples
The NES Flexibility Arrangements clause allows employers and employees to make individual agreements that vary certain terms of the National Employment Standards (NES) to better suit their specific needs. Typically, this clause outlines the process for negotiating and documenting such flexibility arrangements, ensuring that any changes are mutually agreed upon and do not disadvantage the employee overall. Its core function is to provide a structured way for both parties to adapt standard employment conditions to unique circumstances, thereby promoting workplace flexibility while maintaining legal protections.
NES FLEXIBILITY ARRANGEMENTS. 20.1. You may request a change in working arrangements, such as hours of work, your pattern of work or work location if you are a permanent employee with at least 12 months’ Continuous Service or an eligible casual employee, and you:
a) are the parent, or have responsibility for the care, of a child who is of school age or younger;
b) are a carer (within the meaning of the Carer Recognition Act 2010);
c) have a disability;
d) are 55 or older;
e) are experiencing family or domestic violence, or
f) provide care or support to a member of your household or immediate family who requires care and support because of family or domestic violence.
20.2. You must make any request in writing, setting out the details of the change sought and the reasons for the change.
NES FLEXIBILITY ARRANGEMENTS. 22.1. You may request a change in working arrangements, such as hours of work, your pattern of work or work location if you are a permanent employee with at least 12 months’ Continuous Service or an Eligible casual employee, and you:
a) are the parent, or have responsibility for the care, of a child who is of school age or younger;
b) are a carer (within the meaning of the Carer Recognition Act 2010);
c) have a disability;
d) are 55 or older;
e) are experiencing family or domestic violence, or
f) provide care or support to a member of your household or immediate family who requires care and support because of family or domestic violence.
22.2. You must make any request in writing, setting out the details of the change sought and the reasons for the change.
22.3. We will provide a written response with reasons within 21 days and can only refuse your request if we have reasonable business grounds to do so. TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED (ABN 33 051 775 556) TELSTRA LIMITED ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2022-2024
NES FLEXIBILITY ARRANGEMENTS. 24.1. You may request a change in working arrangements, such as hours of work, your pattern of work or work location if you are a permanent employee with at least 12 months’ Continuous Service or an Eligible casual employee, and you:
a) are the parent, or have responsibility for the care, of a child who is of school age or younger;
b) are a carer (within the meaning of the Carer Recognition Act 2010);
c) have a disability;
d) are 55 or older;
e) are experiencing family or domestic violence;
f) provide care or support to a member of your household or immediate family who requires care and support because of family or domestic violence; or
g) are pregnant.
24.2. You must make any request in writing, setting out the details of the change sought and the reasons for the change.
24.3. We will provide a written response with reasons within 21 days and can only refuse your request if
24.4. Any flexible work request made under this clause will be considered in accordance with the Fair Work Act and the Company’s policy. You may bring any dispute about the Company declining such requests under the disputes procedure in Section 6, or any applicable procedure in the Fair Work Act.
NES FLEXIBILITY ARRANGEMENTS. 21.1. You may request a change in working arrangements, such as hours of work, your pattern of work or work location if you are a permanent employee with at least 12 months’ Continuous Service or an eligible casual employee, and you:
a) are the parent, or have responsibility for the care, of a child who is of school age or younger;
b) are a carer (within the meaning of the Carer Recognition Act 2010);
c) have a disability;
d) are 55 or older;
e) are experiencing family or domestic violence, or
f) provide care or support to a member of your household or immediate family who requires care and support because of family or domestic violence.
21.2. You must make any request in writing, setting out the details of the change sought and the reasons for the change.