Common use of CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE Clause in Contracts

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌ 2.2.1 Where an employer has made an in-principle decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure and/or to introduce new technology that is likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clause. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: termination of employment; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in this Agreement makes provision for a major change referred to in clause 2.2.1, then clauses 2.2.3 to 2.2.5 are taken not to apply. 2.2.8 Where an in-principle decision is made by the employing authority to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and the relevant union(s) before a decision on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantaged.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌31.1 Employer to notify 2.2.1 (a) Where an employer has made an in-principle a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure and/or to introduce new or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will must notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clause. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: which may be the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive informationunion. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: (b) Significant effects include termination of employment; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer’s employer‘s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in . Provided that where this Agreement makes provision for a major change alteration of any of these matters an alteration is deemed not to have significant effect. 31.2 Employer to discuss change (a) The employer must discuss with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.131.1, then clauses 2.2.3 the effects the changes are likely to 2.2.5 are taken not have on employees and measures to applyavert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and must give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes. 2.2.8 Where an in-principle (b) The discussions must commence as early as practicable after a definite decision is has been made by the employing authority employer to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s)make the changes referred to in clause 31.1. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with must provide in writing to the affected employee(s) employees concerned and their representatives, if any, which may be the union, all relevant union(s) before a decision information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on this matter employees and any other matters likely to affect employees provided that no employer is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantagedrequired to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be contrary to the employer‘s interests.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌The Company to notify 2.2.1 6.1. Where an employer the Company has made an in-principle a definite decision to introduce major changes in in:  production,  program,  organisation, structure and/or to introduce new technology  structure,  technology, or  the use of contractors that is are likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will Company must notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clause. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: 6.2. Significant effects include termination of employment; , major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerCompany’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; locations and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in . Provided that where this Agreement makes provision for a major change alteration of any of these matters an alteration is deemed not to have significant effect. 6.3. The Company must discuss with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1this clause, then clauses 2.2.3 the effects the changes are likely to 2.2.5 are taken not have on employees, and measures to applyavert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and must give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes. 2.2.8 Where an in-principle 6.4. The discussions must commence as early as practicable after a definite decision is has been made by the employing authority Company to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed make the changes referred to be a major change as encompassed by in this clause. 6.5. In For the purposes of such circumstances discussion, the employer will consult with Company must provide in writing to the affected employee(s) employees concerned and their representatives, if any, all relevant information about the relevant union(s) before a decision changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on this matter employees and any other matters likely to affect employees provided that the Company is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantagedrequired to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be contrary to the Company’s interests.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌‌ This clause is to be read in conjunction with clause 2.3 of this Agreement. Major Change 2.2.1 Where an employer has made an in-principle decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure and/or to introduce new technology that is likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clause. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: termination of employment; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in this Agreement makes provision for a major change referred to in clause 2.2.1, then clauses 2.2.3 to 2.2.5 are taken not to apply. 2.2.8 Where an in-principle decision is made by the employing authority to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and the relevant union(s) before a decision on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantaged.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌This clause is to be read in conjunction with clause 2.3 of this Agreement. 2.2.1 Where an employer has made an in-principle a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure and/or to introduce new technology that is likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clause. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, their representative or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: 2.2.2 Significant effects include termination of employment; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in . Provided that where this Agreement makes provision for a major change alteration of any of these matters an alteration is deemed not to have significant effect. 2.2.3 The employer will discuss with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1, then clauses 2.2.3 the effects the changes are likely to 2.2.5 are taken not have on employees and measures to applyavert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes. 2.2.8 2.2.4 The discussions must commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.5 Where an in-in principle decision is made by the employing authority to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and the relevant union(s) before a decision on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantaged.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌The Company to notify 2.2.1 6.1. Where an employer the Company has made an in-principle a definite decision to introduce major changes in in: • production, • program, • organisation, structure and/or to introduce new technology • structure, • technology; or • the use of contractors that is are likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will Company must notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clause. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: 6.2. Significant effects include termination of employment; , major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerCompany’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; locations and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in . Provided that where this Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of these matters an alteration is deemed not to have significant effect. 6.3. The Company must discuss with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, the introduction of the changes referred to in this clause, the effects the changes are likely to have on employees, and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and must give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes. 6.4. The discussions must commence as early as practicable after a major definite decision has been made by the Company to make the changes referred to in this clause. 6.5. For the purposes of such discussion, the Company must provide in writing to the employees concerned and their representatives, if any, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees provided that the Company is not required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be contrary to the Company’s interests. 6.6. Where the Company proposes to introduce a change to the regular Roster or Ordinary Hours of work of employees, the Company must notify the relevant employees of the proposed change. 6.7. The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term. 6.8. If: 6.8.1. relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and 6.8.2. the employee or employees advise the employer of the identity of the representative; The Company must recognise the representative. 6.9. As soon as practicable after proposing to introduce the change, the Company must: 6.9.1. discuss with the relevant employees the introduction of the change; and 6.9.2. for the purposes of the discussion, provide to the relevant employees: (a) all relevant information about the change, including the nature of the change; and (b) information about what the Company reasonably believes will be the effects of the change on the employees; and (c) information about any other matters that the Company reasonably believes are likely to affect the employees; and 6.9.3. invite the relevant employees to give their views about the impact of the change (including any impact in relation to their family or caring responsibilities). 6.10. However, the Company is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees. 6.11. The Company must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the change by the relevant employees. 6.12. In this clause, relevant employees mean the employees who may be affected by a change referred to in clause 2.2.1, then clauses 2.2.3 to 2.2.5 are taken not to applysubclause 6.6. 2.2.8 Where an in-principle decision is made by the employing authority to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and the relevant union(s) before a decision on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantaged.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌1.7.1 This clause applies 2.2.1 Where an employer has made an in-principle (a) prior to the Company making a definite decision to introduce a major changes in change to production, program, organisation, structure and/or structure, or technology in relation to introduce new technology that its enterprise if the change is likely to have a significant effects effect on employees, the employer will notify Employees; or (b) if the employees who may be affected by Company proposes to introduce a change to the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clauseregular roster or ordinary hours of work of Employees. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, 1.7.2 The Employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises with the employer Company. If the Employees appoint a representative for the purposes of consultation: (a) the Employees must advise the Company of the identity of the representative, then ; and (b) the employer Company must recognise recognize the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation 1.7.3 Prior to making its decision, the Company must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by notify the employer to make relevant Employees of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult proposed change and discuss with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: Employees: i) the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; change; ii) the effects effect the changes are change is likely to have on employeesthe Employees; and and iii) measures the Company is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effects effect of such changes the change on employees. For the Employees; and for the purposes of the consultationdiscussion provide, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, to the employer Employees: i) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; ii) information about the expected effects of the change on the Employees; and iii) any other matters likely to affect the Employees. 1.7.4 The Company is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive informationinformation to the Employees. 2.2.5 1.7.5 The employer will Company must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decisionEmployees. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “1.7.6 A major change is likely to have a significant effects” include: effect on Employees if it results in: (a) the termination of employmentthe employment of Employees; or (b) major changes in change to the composition, operation or size of the employerCompany’s workforce or in to the skills requiredrequired of Employees; or (c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion opportunities or job tenure); or (d) the alteration of hours of work; or (e) the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locationsretrain Employees; and or (f) the need to relocate Employees to another workplace; or (g) the restructuring of jobs; or (h) change to regular roster or ordinary hours of work. 2.2.7 If a term in this Agreement makes provision for a major change referred to in clause 2.2.1, then clauses 2.2.3 to 2.2.5 are taken not to apply. 2.2.8 Where an in-principle decision is made by the employing authority to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and the relevant union(s) before a decision on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantaged.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌The Company to notify 2.2.1 6.1. Where an employer the Company has made an in-principle a definite decision to introduce major changes in in:      production, program, organisation, structure and/or to introduce new technology structure, technology, or  the use of contractors that is are likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will Company must notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided their representatives, if any. 6.2. The potentially affected employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this clauseterm. 2.2.2 6.3. If a relevant employee appoints, or relevant potentially affected employees appoint, appoint a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises an employee or employees advise the employer Company of the identity of the representative, then the employer must Company may recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the 6.4. Significant effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: include termination of employment; , major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerCompany’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; locations and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in . Provided that where this Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of these matters an alteration is deemed not to have significant effect. 6.5. The Company must discuss with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, the introduction of the changes referred to in this clause, the effects the changes are likely to have on employees, and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and must give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes. 6.6. The discussions must commence as early as practicable after a major definite decision has been made by the Company to make the changes referred to in this clause. 6.7. For the purposes of such discussion, the Company must provide in writing to the employees concerned and their representatives, if any, all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees provided that the Company is not required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be contrary to the Company’s interests. 6.8. Where the Company proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees, the Company must notify the relevant employees of the proposed change. 6.9. The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term. 6.10. If relevant employees appoint a representative for the purposes of consultation and an employee or employees advise the Company of the identity of the representative, the Company must recognise the representative. 6.11. As soon as practicable after proposing to introduce the change, the Company must: 6.11.1. discuss with the relevant employees the introduction of the change; and 6.11.2. for the purposes of the discussion, provide to the relevant employees:  all relevant information about the change, including the nature of the change; and  information about what the Company reasonably believes will be the effects of the change on the employees; and  information about any other matters that the Company reasonably believes are likely to affect the employees; and 6.11.3. invite the relevant employees to give their views about the impact of the change (including any impact in relation to their family or caring responsibilities). 6.12. The Company is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees. 6.13. The Company must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the impact of the change by the relevant employees. 6.14. In this clause, relevant employees mean the employees who may be affected by a change referred to in clause 2.2.1, then clauses 2.2.3 to 2.2.5 are taken not to applysubclause 6.8. 2.2.8 Where an in-principle decision is made by the employing authority 6.15. This clause operates subject to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed any specific provisions of this Agreement relating to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and the relevant union(s) before a decision on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow changes to rosters or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantagedordinary hours of work.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌This clause is to be read in conjunction with clause 2.3 of this Agreement. 2.2.1 Where an employer has made an in-principle a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure and/or to introduce new technology that is likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clause. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, their representative or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, 2.2.2 “significant Significant effects” include: include termination of employment; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in . Provided that where this Agreement makes provision for a major change alteration of any of these matters an alteration is deemed not to have significant effect. 2.2.3 The employer will discuss with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1, then clauses 2.2.3 the effects the changes are likely to 2.2.5 are taken not have on employees and measures to applyavert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes. 2.2.8 2.2.4 The discussions must commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.5 Where an in-in principle decision is made by the employing authority to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and the relevant union(s) before a decision on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantagedclause 2.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌13.1. Employer's duty to notify The Employer's duty to notify and consult arises; 2.2.1 a) Where an employer the Employer has made an in-principle a definite decision to introduce a major changes change in production, program, organisation, structure and/or or technology in relation to introduce new technology that its enterprise and the change is likely to have significant effects on employees, ; or b) A change proposes to introduce a change to the employer will regular or ordinary hours of work or the roster of an employee/s. The Employer shall notify the employees who employee(s) that may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in changes, this clause. 2.2.2 If may also include notifying the union should the employee wish to be represented by a relevant union or employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representativesc) Significant effects include redundancy, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: termination of employment; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer’s Employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of workopportunities; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; locations and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in this . Where the Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. 13.2. Employer's duty to discuss change a) The Employer shall discuss with the employees, or a major change representative of their choice which may include a union, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.113.1, then clauses 2.2.3 the effects the changes are likely to 2.2.5 are taken not have on employees, measures to applyavert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees in relation to the changes. 2.2.8 Where an in-principle b) The discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision is has been made by the employing authority Employer to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(smake the changes referred to in clause 13.1. c) For the purposes of such discussion, the Employer shall provide in writing to the employees concerned all relevant information about the changes including the nature of the changes proposed; the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information the disclosure of which would be inimical to the Employer's interests. d) When discussions are in relation to proposed roster changes pursuant to clause 13.1(b), that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clause. In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and employee shall be invited to give their views about the relevant union(s) before a decision impact of the change including the impact on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow their family or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantagedxxxxx's responsibilities.

CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE. ‌ 2.2.1 1.8.1 Where an employer has made an in-principle a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure and/or to introduce new or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees, the employer will notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and will undertake consultation as provided in this clause. 2.2.2 If a relevant employee appoints, their representative or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation and advises the employer of the identity of the representative, then the employer must recognise the representative. 2.2.3 Consultation must commence as early as practicable after an in-principle decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1. 2.2.4 The employer will consult with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, in relation to: the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1; the effects the changes are likely to have on employees; and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees. For the purposes of the consultation, such information will be provided to relevant employees (and their representative(s)) in writing, however, the employer is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information. 2.2.5 The employer will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes as part of making a final decision. 2.2.6 In clause 2.2.1, “significant effects” include: 1.8.2 Significant effects include termination of employment; major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure); the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations; and the restructuring of jobs. 2.2.7 If a term in . Provided that where this Agreement makes provision for a major change alteration of any of these matters an alteration is deemed not to have significant effect. 1.8.3 The employer will discuss with the employees affected and their representatives, if any, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.11.8.1, then clauses 2.2.3 the effects the changes are likely to 2.2.5 are taken not have on employees and measures to applyavert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and will give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or their representatives in relation to the changes. 2.2.8 1.8.4 The discussions must commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 1.8.1. 1.8.5 Where an in-principle “in principle” decision is made by the employing authority employer to contract out work currently being done by a school employee(s), that decision will be deemed to be a major change as encompassed by this clauseclause (Clause 1.8). In such circumstances the employer will consult with the affected employee(s) and the relevant union(s) before a decision on this matter is finalised. Such consultation need not occur where contracting out is for circumstances such as temporary increased workflow or staff on leave and does not result in a school employee(s) being disadvantaged.