Common use of Request for Flexible Working Arrangements Clause in Contracts

Request for Flexible Working Arrangements. 22.1 Employees may request a change in working arrangements when; An employee who is a parent or has responsibility for the care of a child may request a change in working arrangements to assist the employee to care for the child if the child: (a) is under school age; or (b) is under 18 and has a disability. Note: Examples of changes in working arrangements include changes in hours of work, changes in patterns of work and changes in location of work. 22.2 The employee is not entitled to make the request unless: (a) for an employee other than a casual employee—the employee has completed at least 12 months of continuous service with the employer immediately before making the request; or (b) for a casual employee—the employee: (c) is a long term casual employee of the employer immediately before making the request; and (d) has a reasonable expectation of continuing employment by the employer on a regular and systematic basis.