AN140064 – Clerical Award - Hotels, Resorts and Certain Other Licensed Premises - State (South East Queensland) 2002

6.7 - 38 HOUR WEEK - PROCEDURES FOR ENTERPRISE LEVEL DISCUSSIONS

6.7.1 The employer and all employees concerned in each establishment shall consult over the most appropriate means of implementing and working a 38-hour week.

6.7.2 The objective of such consultation shall be to reach agreement on the method of implementing and working the 38 hour week in accordance with clause 6.2.

6.7.3 The outcome of such consultation shall be recorded in writing.

6.7.4 In cases where agreement cannot be reached as a result of consultation between the parties, either party may request the assistance or advice of their relevant employee or employer organisation.

6.7.5 Notwithstanding the consultative procedures outlined above, and notwithstanding any lack of agreement by employees, the employer shall have the right to make the final determination as to the method by which the 38 hour week is implemented or worked from time to time.

6.7.6 After implementation of the 38 hour week, upon giving 7 day's notice or such shorter period as may be mutually agreed upon, the method of working the 38 hour week may be altered, from time to time, following negotiations between the employer and employees concerned, utilising the foregoing provisions of clause 6.7, including clause 6.7.5.