Common use of EQUITABLE TREATMENT SYSTEM Clause in Contracts

EQUITABLE TREATMENT SYSTEM. In certain circumstances involving serious unacceptable behaviour or misconduct, immediate termination of employment may be appropriate. Any dispute in respect of this process shall be dealt with in accordance with the Settlement of Disputes procedure in Clause 37 hereof. Where counselling occurs the employer shall advise the employee of: • The behaviour deemed to be unsatisfactory, • The corrective action required to modify the behaviour, • The consequence of continuing the unsatisfactory behaviour, • What assistance the employer will provide to assist the employee to meet the requisite performance, • A review date to assess performance improvement progress. Review process will include previous warnings, review of current performance, and recognition of positive contributions. The Equitable Treatment System is an interactive process to deal with any concern in respect of an employee’s behaviour. It shall operate as follows: 1. In the first instance, the immediate supervisor and employee will discuss the issue in an informal manner. 2. If the concern continues, the employee concerned shall receive formal counselling from their immediate supervisor. This shall be documented. 3. If the concern continues, a more senior manager of the employer shall counsel the employee concerned. This shall be documented. 4. If the concern continues, the employee concerned shall be formally warned of the behaviour required and of the impact of continuing with inappropriate behaviour. This shall be documented. 5. If the concern continues, employment may be terminated. At levels 2 to 5 inclusive of the above, the employee may choose to have a representative of their choice in attendance.

EQUITABLE TREATMENT SYSTEM. In certain circumstances involving serious unacceptable behaviour or misconduct, immediate termination of employment may be appropriate. Any dispute in respect of this process shall be dealt with in accordance with the Settlement of Disputes procedure in Clause 37 35 hereof. Where counselling occurs the employer shall advise the employee of: • The behaviour deemed to be unsatisfactory, • The corrective action required to modify the behaviour, • The consequence of continuing the unsatisfactory behaviour, • What assistance the employer will provide to assist the employee to meet the requisite performance, and • A review date to assess performance improvement progress. Review process will include previous warnings, review of current performance, and recognition of positive contributions. The Equitable Treatment System is an interactive process to deal with any concern in respect of an employee’s behaviour. It behaviour and shall operate as follows: 1. In the first instance, the immediate supervisor and employee will discuss the issue in an informal manner. 2. If the concern continues, the employee concerned shall receive formal counselling from their immediate supervisor. This shall be documented. 3. If the concern continues, a more senior manager of the employer shall counsel the employee concerned. This shall be documented. 4. If the concern continues, the employee concerned shall be formally warned of the behaviour required and of the impact of continuing with inappropriate behaviour. This shall be documented. 5. If the concern continues, employment may be terminated. At levels 2 to 5 inclusive of the above, the employee may choose to have a representative of their choice in attendance.