Consulting on major change Clause Samples

Consulting on major change. 7.1 In this cl 7, a reference to a relevant employee means an employee who may be affected by the major change. 7.2 This term applies if the Delegate a) has made a decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on the employees; or b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees. 7.3 For a major change referred to in subclause 7.2 (a): a) the Delegate must notify the relevant employees of the decision to introduce the major change; and b) subclauses 7.4 to 7.9 apply. 7.4 The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term. 7.5 If: a) a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and b) the employee or employees advise the employer of the identity of the representative; the NFSA must recognise the representative. 7.6 As soon as practicable after making the decision the NFSA must: a) discuss with the relevant employees: i the introduction of the change; and ii the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and iii measures the employer is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the employees; and b) for the purposes of the discussion - provide, in writing, to the relevant employees: i all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and ii information about the expected effects of the change on the employees; and iii any other matters likely to affect the employees. 7.7 However, the NFSA is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees. 7.8 The NFSA must give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant employees. 7.9 If a term in this agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise of the NFSA, the requirements set out in subclause 7.3(a) and subclauses 7.4 and 7.6 are taken not to apply. 7.10 In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on employees if it results in: a) the termination of the employment of employees; or b) major change to the composition, operation or size of the employer’s workforce or to the skills required of employees; or c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (incl...