Reduction of Hours Notice
This Notice of Reduction of Hours notify an employee of a reduction in their working hours during a business downturn.
Last updated January 29, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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The Legal Risk Score of a Reduction of Hours Notice Template is Medium
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- There is a risk that the temporary nature of the reduced hours might be unclear or indefinite, as the document states the new schedule will "operate until further notice," potentially leading to uncertainty or dissatisfaction for the employee.
- The document does not specify any recourse or additional support for the employee whose hours are being reduced, which might affect their financial stability and morale.
- If not properly executed, this measure could be in breach of the Fair Work Act.
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