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Section : Regular reviews
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing the importance of regularly reviewing Individual Flexibility Arrangements (IFAs) to ensure they remain suitable for both the employee and employer, considering changes in employee needs, business requirements, and entitlements under awards or registered agreements. It emphasizes best practices for maintaining effective communication and compliance with legal standards regarding IFAs.
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Over time, an IFA might no longer be practical or appropriate for you or your employee. This may be because the employee's needs or the requirements of the business have changed. Alternatively, it may be because entitlements under their award or registered agreement have changed. It is therefore important that you review IFAs regularly (at least annually) to ensure the entitlements of the employee under the IFA don't fall below their award or registered agreement. This is important when circumstances change, for example when:
- an employee is promoted to a new classification
- a junior employee has a birthday
- the pay rates under awards are reviewed (this occurs annually in July)
- wage increases take effect under a registered agreement. Best practice employers will schedule regular discussions with an employee to make sure their IFA is operating in a way that meets everyone's needs. Depending on the nature of the IFA, these meetings may be monthly, bi-annually, annually or as needed.
- What does IFA stand for in the context of this text?
- Why might an IFA become impractical or inappropriate over time?
- What are some reasons that could necessitate a review of an IFA?
- How often should IFAs be reviewed according to the text?
- What specific changes in an employee's situation might trigger a review of their IFA?
- What is the significance of reviewing pay rates under awards in relation to IFAs?
- How can best practice employers ensure that IFAs meet the needs of both the employee and the business?
- What frequency of meetings is suggested for discussing IFAs, and what factors might influence this frequency?
- What are the potential consequences of not reviewing an IFA regularly?
- How do changes in entitlements under awards or agreements impact the management of IFAs?