Common use of Discussions in a Maori context Clause in Contracts

Discussions in a Maori context. 8.2.1 The employee must be advised in writing of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The employee and employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Maori context and manner. 8.2.2 A Maori context and manner relates to the following: meetings can be held on marae; there is face to face engagement; there can be whānau support for all involved; and guidance and advice is often provided by kaumātua and xxxx for all involved. 8.2.3 Should the employee and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the employee's personal file. 8.2.4 This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in clauses 8.3, 8.4 and/or 8.5 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in clauses 8.3, 8.4 and/or 8.5 will be notified in writing to the other party.

Discussions in a Maori context. 8.2.1 (a) The employee concerned must be advised in writing of the specific matter(s) causing concern. The employee and employer may, depending on the nature of the complaint, agree to attempt to deal with a complaint by it being heard in a Maori context and manner. 8.2.2 (b) A Maori context and manner relates to the following: - meetings can be held on marae; - there is face to face engagement; - there can be whānau whanau support for all involved; and - guidance and advice is often provided by kaumātua kaumatua and xxxx kuia for all involved. 8.2.3 (c) Should the employee and employer, or their representatives on their behalf, agree to a resolution of the matter then this shall be recorded in writing and signed by both parties and/or their representatives on their behalf. A copy of the agreement will be placed on the employee's ’s personal file. 8.2.4 (d) This is a discretionary option and either party may withdraw at any time, and nothing in this section prevents the employer or the employee deciding at any time that any or all of the procedures in clauses 8.37.11.3, 8.4 7.12 and/or 8.5 7.13 will be used. Where either party decides to withdraw from this process such a decision will not of itself give rise to any claim of procedural deficiency or unfairness. The decision to withdraw from this process and/or for the employer to use any or all the procedures in clauses 8.37.11.3, 8.4 7.12 and/or 8.5 7.13 will be notified in writing to the other party.