Commitment to Consult & Communicate Through Future Change Sample Clauses

Commitment to Consult & Communicate Through Future Change. 5.1.1. Should the SOH determine the need for major changes which will have a significant impact on the terms and conditions of employment or future prospects of employees, including any proposal to contract the work currently performed by SOH employees to an external employing entity, the SOH will enter into discussions with the affected employees and the MEAA at the earliest possible opportunity. Discussions will focus on constructive means for managing such changes and minimising their adverse impact. Concerns that must be genuinely considered for the purposes of this clause are Work Health Safety, Workplace Productivity and Employee Job Security. Due regard will be given to the issues raised by all parties. 5.1.2. For the purpose of facilitating productive discussions, the SOH will provide all relevant information on the proposed changes and their impact on employment to the affected employees and the MEAA. However, the SOH will maintain its legal obligations in relation to employees’ rights of privacy, commercial in confidence matters and matters contrary to the interests of the SOH. Each and any proposal for major change at the SOH will be referred to the SOHCC. 5.1.3. Proposed changes in conditions of employment and practice contained within this Agreement or significant changes in workplace practice will also be referred to the SOHCC for consideration. This does not preclude the use of Departmental or other consultation processes prior to reference to the SOHCC. 5.1.4. The parties to this Agreement agree to work together to realise the benefits of more flexible working arrangements contained within this Agreement.