Common use of Employee Right to Representation Clause in Contracts

Employee Right to Representation. 7.1 Where a supervisor or other Employer representative intends to meet with an employee: (a) for disciplinary purposes; or (b) to investigate matters which may result in disciplinary action; or (c) for a formal counselling session with regard to unsatisfactory performance or behaviour; or (d) for termination of employment; or (e) for matters related to the development, implementation and administration of an accommodation or return to work plan; or (f) to discuss attendance management issues under the Employer’s attendance management program. the employee shall have the right to be accompanied by and represented by an Association representative. The Employer shall notify the employee of this right and set the time and place for the meeting. 7.2 If the employee requests representation by an Association representative, the Employer shall set the time and place for the meeting, which is mutually agreeable to the Employer and the employee. Failing agreement the Employer shall allow up to 3 days from the notice in Article 7.1 for the employee to secure an Association representative for the meeting. However, where urgency is required, the Employer shall give the employee notice so that the employee can be represented by an Association representative in person or by teleconference.