Acquiring Knowledge Clause Samples
The "Acquiring Knowledge" clause defines how and when a party is considered to have become aware of certain facts, information, or circumstances relevant to the agreement. Typically, this clause outlines the standards for what constitutes actual or constructive knowledge, such as information received in writing or facts that a reasonable person should have discovered through due diligence. Its core function is to clarify the point at which obligations or liabilities may be triggered based on a party's awareness, thereby reducing disputes over whether a party "knew" or "should have known" about specific issues.
Acquiring Knowledge. Where an employee obtains an assignment in one of the classifications listed hereinafter, he or she must, in order to retain his or her assignment, acquire the specific knowledge requirements of the assignment within a reasonable period of time not to exceed six (6) months. Where the employee does not acquire the specific knowledge, he or she shall, as the case may be, return to his or her former classification and, in all cases, shall fill another assignment in accordance with Part C of Article 13.
Acquiring Knowledge. Where an employee obtains a position in one of the classifications listed hereinafter, he or she must, in order to retain his or her position, acquire the specific knowledge requirements of the job within a reasonable period of time not to exceed six (6) months. Where the employee does not acquire the specific knowledge, he or she shall, as the case may be, return to his or her former classification and, in all cases, shall be offered another position in accordance with the order of priority outlined in clause 13.14 or 13.24, as the case may be. all classifications in Groups 1, 2 and 5, with the exception of mail service courier (heavy vehicle); the following classifications in Group 3: helper control centre support (ELE-2); attendant fleet maintenance (ELE-3); maintenance helper/cleaner (ELE-3); community mail box assembler (ELE-3) (B2); mechanic helper (ELE-4); courier/chauffeur (MDO-4); driver (MDO-5); helper, maintenance (MAN-4). It is understood that an appropriate driver’s licence is required to obtain a position in the classifications of attendant fleet maintenance, mechanic helper, courier/chauffeur and driver.