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Section : Terminating an IFA
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the "Terminating an IFA" section and the "Best Practice Checklist" within the "Use of Individual Flexibility Arrangements Best Practice Guide." It outlines the notice requirements for ending IFAs made under an award prior to December 4, 2013, and provides a checklist for employers to ensure they are following best practices when implementing and managing individual flexibility arrangements in the workplace.
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IFAs made under an award prior to 4 December 2013 can be ended with 28 days' notice. A copy of the termination notice must be kept as part of your employment records. A best practice workplace involves more than just understanding and complying with the law. This checklist will help you work towards best practice when using IFAs in your business:
- [ ] award or registered agreement - look at the flexibility term of your award or registered agreement to check what terms can be varied
- [ ] policy - develop an IFA policy that suits your business - this will help ensure a consistent and fair approach for all employees
- [ ] requests - let employees know they can request an IFA and how to do it. Let managers know how to respond to a request and how to record an IFA
- [ ] discuss - when an IFA is proposed, meet with the employee to discuss both of your needs. At this meeting:
- genuinely consider any ideas raised by the employee and answer their questions
- work with them to come up with options. If needed, take time to consider arrangement(s)
- make sure these options pass the better off overall test
- explain the effect of the proposed IFA to the employee
- What is the notice period required to end an IFA made under an award prior to 4 December 2013?
- What must be kept as part of employment records when terminating an IFA?
- Why is it important to develop an IFA policy for a business?
- What should employees be informed about regarding IFAs?
- What steps should be taken when proposing an IFA to an employee?
- What does the 'better off overall test' refer to in the context of IFAs?
- How can managers effectively respond to requests for IFAs?
- What are some key components of a best practice workplace when using IFAs?
- What should be considered during the discussion meeting about an IFA?
- How can a business ensure a consistent and fair approach to IFAs for all employees?