Confidentiality; Public Statements. β 26.1 In recognition of the rights and interests of the public in the health service employees reserve the right to enter into public debate over matters relevant to their professional expertise and experience. 26.2 If an employee is concerned about any issues regarding their practice, the practice of the employer, or other matters with respect to the operation of the employer, the parties agree that, in the first instance, the matter should be raised in-house as a matter of course with the appropriate manager, or the person responsible for Protected Disclosures. 26.3 If the concerned employee is not satisfied with the response given, then they may speak out on the issue of concern provided that they identify themselves as speaking as authorised by and on behalf of NZNO. 26.4 Attention is drawn to the applicable DHB or employer Media Policy and the Privacy Act.
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Samples: Multi Employer Collective Agreement, Multi Employer Collective Agreement, Multi Employer Collective Agreement
