Common use of GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE Clause in Contracts

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 2.4.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 2.4.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 2.4.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 2.4.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 2.4.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.4.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 2.4.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 2.4.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 2.4.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 2.4.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 2.4.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 2.4.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.4.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 2.4.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 2.1.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 2.1.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 2.1.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 2.1.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 2.1.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.1.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 2.1.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 2.1.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 2.1.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 2.1.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the companyCompany’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 2.1.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 2.1.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.1.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 2.1.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 2.4.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of a work related grievance, or the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 2.4.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 2.4.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 2.4.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 2.4.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.4.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 2.4.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 2.2.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 2.2.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 2.2.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 2.2.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement.between 2.3.5 2.2.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.2.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 2.2.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 2.1.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement or the National Employment Standards will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 2.1.2 Either party has the right to request another person of their choosing to act on behalf of represent them during the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace leveldispute resolution process. 2.3.3 2.1.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 2.1.4 In the event the matter remains unsolvedunresolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 2.1.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.1.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Fair Work Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition to settle the dispute: (a) about any matters arising under this Agreement, and/or (b) in relation to the application and operation of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of the NES. 2.1.7 In dealing with a dispute by under this clause, the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 Fair Work Commission shall initially attempt to decline work in unsafe conditions.settle the

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible.and/or 2.3.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship relationship, which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, concerned to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 In the event the matter remains unsolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.4.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 2.4.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.

GRIEVANCE/DISPUTES PROCEDURE. A major objective of this Agreement is to reduce, by a significant and measurable amount, the incidence of lost time and/or production arising out of disputes or grievances. It is agreed that a relationship which is based on a commitment to close consultation and co-operation, and working through effective disputes prevention and settlement procedures, is the most effective way of achieving this objective. Accordingly, it is agreed that the following procedures will be strictly adhered to at all times: 2.3.1 2.4.1 Any grievance or dispute arising out of the implementation or operation of the provisions of this Agreement will in the first instance be referred by the employee(s) concerned or by a duly nominated representative of the employee(s) concerned, to the appropriate supervisor / manager who will endeavour to resolve the issue by consultation and co-operation. 2.3.2 2.4.2 Either party has the right to request another person to act on behalf of the party in relation to resolving the matter at the workplace level. 2.3.3 2.4.3 Work will continue without interruption whilst the employee(s) or the employee(s) representative discusses the dispute with the Company and/or the company’s agent and both parties will attempt to reach agreement as quickly as possible. 2.3.4 2.4.4 In the event the matter remains unsolvedunresolved, the parties may agree to seek the assistance of an independent arbitrator who will mediate between disputing parties with the objective of reaching a mutually acceptable settlement. 2.3.5 2.4.5 Work will continue without interruption from industrial stoppages, bans and/or limitations. 2.3.6 2.4.6 Failing a satisfactory settlement being achieved following the discussions outlined above, the dispute will be referred to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and/or arbitration. It is an overriding condition of this Agreement that any mediated/conciliated/arbitrated outcome in settlement of a dispute by the commission will be consistent with the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines. 2.3.7 2.4.7 Nothing in this Agreement will limit in any way employees’ rights and responsibilities under the common law contract of employment and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 to decline work in unsafe conditions.