Equity and Diversity Initiatives Sample Clauses

Equity and Diversity Initiatives. The Employer and the Union are committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative of the people of Nova Scotia. The Employer and the Union agree to meet during the term of this Agreement to identify initiatives that support equality of opportunity, accommodations for persons with disabilities and diversity in the workplace.
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Equity and Diversity Initiatives. 82.01 The parties agree to promote Employment Equity and Diversity within APSEA. 82.02 Equity and Diversity initiatives shall mean policies, practices and procedures which promote a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative of the people of Atlantic Canada, including: (i) recruitment and retention practices, and (ii) diversification of roles 82.03 The purpose of Equity and Diversity initiatives shall be to xxxxxx equity of opportunity, reasonable accommodations, and diversity in the workplace. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia this 25 day of January, 2024. Atlantic Provinces Special President, Nova Scotia Teachers Union Education Authority Witness Witness Atlantic Provinces Special President, APSEA Local Education Authority Witness Witness 1. The parties acknowledge the unique setup of the education system under the jurisdiction of the Board and agree that Article 11.05 and Article 11.06 of this Agreement respecting termination of a permanent contract may be inadequate to address certain circumstances encountered by the Authority from time to time. 2. The parties agree that if the Minister of Education or other authorized person in any or all of the Provinces of New Brunswick, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Island, Newfoundland or Nova Scotia direct that the Board discontinue the provision of educational services or programs by teachers employed by the Authority in any such Province, that for that reason the Authority may terminate the contract of any affected teacher at the end of the then current school year by notice in writing given to the teacher not later than the fifteenth (15th) day of May. 3. Any permanent teacher who has been given notice of discharge pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Letter of Understanding shall be deemed to be a surplus teacher and the provisions of Article 14 - Security of Position shall apply to that teacher. 4. A termination on the basis set forth in paragraph 2 shall not be grievable or arbitrable or subject to any appeal procedures. 5. The Authority shall use its best efforts to ensure that such termination will have as minimal an impact as is reasonably possible on the employment terms of the affected teacher and shall cooperate with the relevant Province for the purposes of using its best reasonable efforts to obtain terms and conditions of employment comparable to the terms and conditions of employment provided for in this Agreement. This Letter of Understanding shall be attached to the Ag...
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Equity and Diversity Initiatives. The Employer and the Union are committed to a workplace that is inclusive, free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative of the people of Nova Scotia. The Employer and the Union agree to strike a committee to meet monthly, or as mutually agreed, during the term of this Agreement to identify and support initiatives that xxxxxx equity of opportunity, reasonable accommodations and diversity in the workplace. This committee shall finalize the draft terms of reference included below. 1. Meet regularly at least twice a year monthly, or as mutually agreed;
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Related to Equity and Diversity Initiatives

  • Equality and Diversity 33.2.1 The Supplier shall: (a) perform its obligations under this Framework Agreement (including those in relation to the provision of the Goods and/or Services) in accordance with: (i) all applicable equality Law (whether in relation to race, sex, gender reassignment, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, age or otherwise); and (ii) any other requirements and instructions which the Authority reasonably imposes in connection with any equality obligations imposed on the Authority at any time under applicable equality Law; (b) take all necessary steps, and inform the Authority of the steps taken, to prevent unlawful discrimination designated as such by any court or tribunal, or the Equality and Human Rights Commission or (any successor organisation).

  • CULTURAL DIVERSITY The Cultural Diversity Requirement generally does not add units to a student's program. Rather, it is intended to be fulfilled by choosing courses from the approved list that also satisfy requirements in other areas of the student’s program; the exception is that Cultural Diversity courses may not satisfy Culture and Language Requirements for B.S. students. For example, COMM 6 – Intercultural Communication, can fulfill (3) units of the Behavioral Science requirement and (3) units of the Cultural Diversity requirement. This double counting of a class may only be done with the Cultural Diversity requirement. Courses in Cultural Diversity may be taken at the lower- division or upper-division level.

  • MINISTRY INITIATIVES OSSTF/FEESO education workers will be an active participant in the consultation process at the Ministry Initiatives Committee. Ministry Initiatives Committee shall meet at least quarterly each year to discuss new initiatives, including implications for training, resources.

  • Diversity The Employer and the Union recognize the values of diversity in the workplace and will work cooperatively toward achieving a work environment that reflects the interests of a diverse work force.

  • MANAGEMENT OF EVALUATION OUTCOMES 12.1 Where the Employer is, any time during the Employee’s employment, not satisfied with the Employee’s performance with respect to any matter dealt with in this Agreement, the Employer will give notice to the Employee to attend a meeting; 12.2 The Employee will have the opportunity at the meeting to satisfy the Employer of the measures being taken to ensure that his performance becomes satisfactory and any programme, including any dates, for implementing these measures; 12.3 Where there is a dispute or difference as to the performance of the Employee under this Agreement, the Parties will confer with a view to resolving the dispute or difference; and 12.4 In the case of unacceptable performance, the Employer shall – 12.4.1 Provide systematic remedial or developmental support to assist the Employee to improve his performance; and 12.4.2 After appropriate performance counselling and having provided the necessary guidance and/or support as well as reasonable time for improvement in performance, the Employer may consider steps to terminate the contract of employment of the Employee on grounds of unfitness or incapacity to carry out his or her duties.

  • Research and Development (i) Advice and assistance in relation to research and development of Party B; (ii) Advice and assistance in strategic planning; and

  • Information Technology Enterprise Architecture Requirements If this Contract involves information technology-related products or services, the Contractor agrees that all such products or services are compatible with any of the technology standards found at xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx/iot/2394.htm that are applicable, including the assistive technology standard. The State may terminate this Contract for default if the terms of this paragraph are breached.

  • Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults The Supplier will comply with all applicable legislation and codes of practice, including, where applicable, all legislation and statutory guidance relevant to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and with the British Council’s Child Protection Policy, as notified to the Supplier and amended from time to time, which the Supplier acknowledges may include submitting to a check by the UK Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) or the equivalent local service; in addition, the Supplier will ensure that, where it engages any other party to supply any of the Services under this Agreement, that that party will also comply with the same requirements as if they were a party to this Agreement.

  • Supplier Diversity Seller shall comply with Xxxxx’s Supplier Diversity Program in accordance with Appendix V.

  • Nepotism No employee shall be directly supervised by a member of his/her immediate family. “

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