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Section : Consultation requirements in awards
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing the legal requirements for consultation in the workplace, specifically outlining the obligations of employers under awards to consult with employees regarding changes to their regular work hours or significant workplace changes.
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Awards contain standard consultation clauses. These require employers to consult with employees and their representatives if:
- they intend to change an employee's regular roster or ordinary hours of work, or
- they intend to make significant changes at the workplace.
- What are the standard consultation clauses mentioned in the text?
- Under what circumstances must employers consult with employees according to the text?
- Why is it important for employers to consult with employees before changing work hours?
- What might be considered a 'significant change' at the workplace?
- How do consultation clauses benefit employees in the workplace?
- Can you provide an example of a situation where an employer would need to consult with employees?
- What are the potential consequences for employers who do not follow these consultation requirements?
- In what ways might employee representatives play a role in the consultation process?