Exploration of Alternatives Sample Clauses

Exploration of Alternatives. (i) Within the period prior to the formal written notice to the affected employees, the Union, the Trustholder, Human Resources and the employee(s) will explore methods and alternatives for managing position disruption in a manner which minimizes negative impact on employees. (ii) In advance of formal notice being served, every effort will be made by the parties to agree on adjustments, preferably without loss of pay. (iii) Adjustments a. If agreement on adjustment(s) can be reached, the adjustment(s) will be reduced to writing, will be signed off by the Employer, the Union and the agreeing employee(s) and will be implemented. b. If agreement on adjustment(s) can be reached, but some employee(s) affected by position disruption are not willing to accept them, the Employer will lay off those employees pursuant to this Article. c. If agreement on adjustment(s) cannot be reached, the Employer will lay off pursuant to this Article.
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Exploration of Alternatives. (i) Within the period prior to the formal written notice to the affected employees, the Union, the department, human resources and the employees will explore methods and alternatives for managing position disruption in a manner which minimizes negative impact on employees. (ii) In advance of formal notice being served, every effort will be made by the parties to agree on adjustments, preferably without loss of pay. (iii) Adjustments a. If agreement on adjustment(s) can be reached, the adjustment(s) will be reduced to writing, will be signed off by the Employer, the Union and the agreeing employee(s) and will be implemented. b. If agreement on adjustments(s) can be reached, but some employee(s) affected by position disruption are not willing to accept them, the Employer will determine position disruption options in accordance with clause 20.05 for those employees. c. If agreement on adjustment(s) cannot be reached, the Employer will determine position disruption options in accordance with clause 20.05 for all affected employees.
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