Common use of Regrading Clause in Contracts

Regrading. (a) Where the nature of the work undertaken by an employee changes, such that the majority of the work regularly performed is work of a type normally associated with a higher classification and has been performed for a period of at least 12 months, the employee may apply to have their position reclassified to the higher classification. (b) An application for re-grading by an employee must be made in writing. (c) The Employer will respond to the request in writing within a reasonable timeframe, and where possible no less than one month after receiving the written request, indicating whether the application is approved or denied. (d) Simply performing more work at the same classification or different work at the same classification does not qualify for re-grading. (e) Factors with a bearing on the decision may include whether the changes: (i) involve the exercise of skills, responsibility and/or autonomy normally undertaken at a higher classification; and/or (ii) are permanent or temporary.

Regrading. (a) Where the nature of the work undertaken by an employee changes, such that the majority of the work regularly performed is work of a type normally associated with a higher classification and has been performed for a period of at least 12 3 months, the employee may apply to have their position reclassified to the higher classification. (b) An application for re-grading by an employee must be made in writing. (c) The Employer employer will respond to the request in writing within a reasonable timeframe, and where possible no less more than one month after receiving the written request, indicating whether the application is approved or denied. (d) Simply performing more work at the same classification or different work at the same classification does not qualify for re-grading. (e) Factors with a bearing on the decision may include whether the changes: (i) involve the exercise of skills, responsibility and/or autonomy normally undertaken at a higher classification; and/or (ii) are permanent or temporary.