New Shift Arrangements Clause Samples

New Shift Arrangements. Where the Company wishes to introduce a new shift arrangement in addition to the existing shift arrangements (including but not limited to introducing 3 x 8 hour shifts with Continuous Work or an additional alternative 12-hour shift arrangement), the following arrangements will apply, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement: (a) the shift arrangements must be of at least 8 hours duration for full-time employees; (b) the Company will consult with the Union and genuinely take into account any feedback received from employees and/or their representatives in relation to the implementation of the proposed new shift arrangements; (c) the Company will provide at least 28 days’ notice of the proposed new shift arrangements in writing to the Union and the affected employees; (d) the relevant shift definitions and shift allowances in clause 15.5 will apply; (e) the ordinary hours will be an average of 35 per week (or 37 for continuous shift workers), which may be rostered Monday to Sunday: (i) the employees will continue to work under their current shift arrangements subject to subclause 15.15(e)(ii) and any existing shift change provisions in the Agreement; (ii) where reasonably possible, the Company will provide the opportunity for existing employees to transfer to the new shift arrangement on a voluntary basis, but no existing employee can be directed or required to do so. Where an existing employee wishes to volunteer for a new shift (iii) Should the company introduce new plant or equipment, employees employed at the commencement of the Agreement and who possess relevant skills and experience, shall be provided with the first opportunity for transfer to an existing or new shift arrangement associated with the new plant or equipment. The Company will determine whether an existing and/or new shift arrangement applies to the new plant or equipment. Following the transfer, should an existing employee express the desire to return to their previous position within 12 weeks of the commencement of the new plant or equipment, the Company agrees to use its best endeavours to facilitate a return to their previous position in consultation with the employee representatives; (f) in relation to existing employees, employed at commencement of this Agreement; (g) no existing employee, employed at the commencement of the Agreement, can be directed or required to change to a new shift roster implemented under this clause. For the avoidance of doubt, new employees ca...