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The letter states that the business is considering proposed changes likely to affect employment, such as possible redundancy, role restructure, or other major impacts. 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Please review any such instruments before utilising and customising this template. |\n|  |\n| There may be different or no requirement to consult in as much depth with an employee who is not employed under the terms of an Award and/or Enterprise Agreement. Check the contract of employment. However, and depending upon the specific circumstances, undertaking consultation with these employees may still be advisable. |\n|  |\n| \u003Cbr>If in doubt on any of these issues, please seek advice before undertaking any action. |\n\nEmployees name Address 1  \nAddress 2  \nAddress 3  \nDate  \nDear [insert name],  \nCommencement of Consultation-Major Workplace Change  \nI am writing to you now because the business is considering [insert details of the proposed major change/s] .  \nOur business is committed to consulting with you regarding this proposed major change, as required under the terms of   \nOptions  \n…the [insert name of relevant Award], particularly clause [usually 8 or 9] .  \nAnd/or  \n…the [insert name of Enterprise Agreement]  \nAnd/or  \n…your contract of employment.  \nThese proposed changes may impact upon your employment by [insert details of the possible impact/s ofthe proposed change/s…i.e. resulting in a redundancy of your position/ the need to discuss altering the terms of your employment/position restricting/stand down...etcetera] .  \nThis consultation period will last for [insert number] days, and will end on [insert date] .  \nAnd/or  \nWe propose to meet with you on [insert date and time] to discuss what this means for your employment.  \nDuring this [time/meeting], we will have the opportunity to further discuss the potential change/s, and the possible impact upon your employment.  \nYou may appoint a representative of your choice for the purposes of this consultation period, and the business will endeavour to give prompt consideration to any matters raised by you and/or your representative. [the interleaving of this sentence may not be necessary for an Award/EA free employee]  \nPlease contact [me/your manager/other person] if you have any questions regarding this matter.  \nYours faithfully,  \n[Managers name and signature]","cbCaioioOEGgD0Gw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioioOEGgD0Gw","pdf",125827,"English","# Commencement notice\n## Purpose and compliance requirements\n## Customisation and applicable instruments\n## Employee details and addressee section\n## Proposed changes and potential impact\n## Consultation timing and meetings\n## Representative rights and further discussion\n## Closing and contact information","[{\"question\":\"When should this consultation commencement letter be used?\",\"answer\":\"Use it when the business is considering a significant workplace change that is likely to affect an employee, such as possible redundancy, role restructure, or other major impacts.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the letter require about the consultation process?\",\"answer\":\"The consultation must be genuine and not merely routine or perfunctory, because a failure to consult may affect whether a redundancy is considered genuine.\"},{\"question\":\"What information can be customised in the template?\",\"answer\":\"The letter requires customisation for the proposed change details, possible employment impacts, the consultation duration and end date, relevant contract or agreement references (award/enterprise agreement), and the meeting date and time, plus the addressee and manager sign-off.\"}]","Template letter - Commencement of consultation - Major workplace change | PDF",1789565089]