1 For the purposes of sections 31 to 35 , the employer may have only 1 closedown period in any 12-month period.
2 However, subsection (1) does not prevent an employer and employee from agreeing—a) that the employer may close his or her operations and discontinue the work of the employee at other times; andb) on the arrangements that will apply during those times.
3 If subsection (2) applies, sections 32 to 35 do not apply.