Contractual replacement
Replacing a worker under the contract terms
A worker did not continue at the plant, and the agreed replacement procedure started: recording the reason, sourcing a new candidate, documents and a repeat start on site.
- Area
- Contractual replacement
- Format
- An agreed procedure fixed in the contract
- Scope
- Recording, sourcing, documents, start
Who had to be hired
- A new candidate for the same role
- Project coordinator
Project constraints
- Replacement terms are set by the contract, not by verbal agreements
- The reason has to be recorded in writing
- The new worker goes through the same route from the start
01The company's starting position
Some workers do not continue, for reasons ranging from living conditions to a mismatch with the operation. Without a fixed procedure every such case turns into a dispute.
02The Workin approach
Workin treats replacement as a procedure: the plant records the reason, both sides check it against the contract, and sourcing of a new candidate begins.
03Sourcing and screening
The new candidate was sourced with the previous reason in mind, so the same profile mistake was not repeated.
04Document route
The new worker's document route was completed in full: there are no shortcuts here.
05Arrival and housing
Arrival and housing were organised in the same format as for the main group.
06First day at work
The new worker's first day was accompanied by the coordinator together with the supervisor.
07Support after the start
After the replacement the reason was analysed to adjust the profile for the next candidates.
Project outcome
The plant received a clear procedure instead of a negotiation about who was at fault. The shift returned to full strength along a known route.
What the employer provides
- Recording the reason and the date
- Confirmation of contract terms
- A workplace for the new worker
- Approval of the new candidate
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