Where possible, the employer must provide flexible working arrangements so that an employee can manage their carer's responsibilities along with their work. For example, it might be impossible to accommodate the request without seriously harming the business or it may be prohibitively expensive. The working of such hours shall be discussed at a local level or through the Joint Consultative Committee. Your needs are important, too This means that employees must be consulted about the introduction of variable shifts and that your needs as an employee must be taken into account. Employees have rights, which may be protected and defended by using the grievance processes set out in the EBA, including referring the issue to the Industrial Relations Commission for resolution.
Many employees understandably find it difficult to stand up to their employer as a lone individual.
That's why unionism is so important. In modern commercial life the power of one is no power at all. Employees have always found that by joining together they make their voices heard without the risk of being isolated and discriminated against. As a group, the ASU can represent employees in the forums that count, including Singapore Airline management and Industrial Relations Commission. This site proudly designed and programmed by Social Change Online .