Flexibility Policy

Flexibility Policy

Whilst the object of this Policy is to assist in maintaining balance and productivity within the workplace, it is important to ensure that consideration is also given to any statutory or other obligation which may require an employer to consider flexible working arrangements.

From 1 July 2013, employers who are covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘the FW Act’) are required to consider any requests for flexible work arrangements by employees in the following categories:

·         employees 55 years of age or older;

·         an employee with a disability;

·         an employee who is a carer (within the meaning of the Carer Recognition Act 2010 (Cth));

·         an employee who is the parent of or has the responsibility of caring for, a child who is of school age or younger;

·         an employee who is experiencing violence from a member of the employee’s family;

·         an employee who provides care or support to a member of the employee’s immediate family, or a member of the employee’s household, who requires care or support because the member is experiencing violence from the member’s family.

Employers may benefit if they are able to be sufficiently flexible to assist employees balancing their various work and other commitments.