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Grievances concerning lay-offs due to a reduction in the working force shall be initiated at Step #2 of the grievance procedure.

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• Consolidation of Grievances In order to avoid the necessity of processing numerous similar grievances at one time, similar grievances shall be consolidated whenever possible.

• Definition of a Grievance A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or application of the specific terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.

• Group Grievances No more than five (5) grievants will be permitted to attend grievance meetings.

• Definition of Grievance A grievance shall be defined as any difference arising out of the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of the Collective Agreement.

• Reportable Events Involving the Xxxxx Law Notwithstanding the reporting requirements outlined above, any Reportable Event that involves solely a probable violation of section 1877 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §1395nn (the Xxxxx Law) should be submitted by Practitioner to CMS through the self-referral disclosure protocol (SRDP), with a copy to the OIG. If Practitioner identifies a probable violation of the Xxxxx Law and repays the applicable Overpayment directly to the CMS contractor, then Practitioner is not required by this Section III.G to submit the Reportable Event to CMS through the SRDP.

• ADJUSTMENT OF GRIEVANCES 8.01 (a) It is the mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of employees be adjusted as quickly as possible. To this end it is agreed that periodic meetings will be held between the Company and the Union to discuss the interpretation and administration of this Agreement. 8.01 (b) It is agreed that no grievance shall be processed which usurps the rights of Management. 8.01 (c) It is generally understood that an employee has no grievance until they have given their Xxxxxxx an opportunity to adjust the complaint. This may be done during working hours. (a) The Union shall arrange for the election from its working membership at each camp, by the members therein, of a Union Grievance Committee of three (3), headed by a Union Xxxxxxx who shall act as spokesperson for the Committee. In the absence of the Xxxxxxx the Company will recognize a delegated member of the Grievance Committee as spokesperson. Immediately after an election, the Union Grievance Committee in the camp will notify the xxxxxxx in writing as to the names of the Union Xxxxxxx and the members of the Union Grievance Committee elected and the xxxxxxx will acknowledge in writing the receipt of such notice. The Company xxxxxxx shall not be required to recognize either the Union Xxxxxxx or the Union Grievance Committee until such time as this procedure is carried out. (b) It is agreed that there shall be no discrimination exercised in any manner towards the Stewards or Union Grievance Committee. 8.03 A grievance under the provisions of this Agreement is defined to be any differences between the parties or between the Company and employees covered by this Agreement involving the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 8.04 Grievances as defined above may be taken by the employee, by the Union Xxxxxxx or the Union representative having jurisdiction directly to the employee's immediate supervisor for adjustment outside of working hours. The grievance shall be presented without undue delay. Any grievance submitted to the xxxxxxx, in accordance with this procedure, in writing, will be disposed of by the xxxxxxx in writing. Where a grievance has been submitted in writing, it will be dealt with in writing at all stages thereafter. Failing a satisfactory adjustment within forty-eight (48) hours, then,

• Settlement of Grievances The applicable procedures of this Agreement shall be followed for the settlement of all grievances. All grievances shall be considered carefully and processed promptly.

• PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH SAFETY ISSUES OR INCIDENTS 11.1 The Employer, the Employees and the Union agree that for the purposes of s. 81 of the WHS Act matters about work health and safety arising at the workplace shall be resolved in accordance with this procedure. 11.2 The Parties agree that for the purposes of this procedure and s. 81(3) of the WHS Act the following persons shall be the representatives of the following parties: (a) the Principal Contractor (as defined in the WHS Act) - Site Manager or any other person nominated by the Principal Contractor (b) the Employers - the Site Manager or any other person nominated by the Employer(s) (c) The Employees - the Union or other representatives. (Collectively referred to as "Nominated Parties”) 11.3 The Nominated Parties agree that representatives shall be entitled to: (a) inspect any work system, plant, substance, structure, or other thing relevant to resolving the issue (b) consult with relevant Employees in relation to resolving the issue (c) consult with the relevant PCBU (as defined in the WHS Act) about resolving the issue (d) inspect and take copies of any document that is directly relevant to resolving the issue; and (e) advise any person whom the representative reasonably believes to be exposed to a serious risk to his or her health and safety, emanating from an immediate and imminent exposure to a hazard of that risk. 11.4 The Nominated Parties and/or their representatives may commence the procedure by informing, either by themselves or their representative, the other Parties and/or representatives that: (a) there is an issue to be resolved; and (b) the nature and scope of the issue. 11.5 As soon as the Parties and/or their representatives are informed of the issue, the Nominated Parties and/or their representatives must meet or communicate with each other to attempt to resolve the issue. 11.6 The Nominated Parties and/or their representatives must have regard to all relevant matters including: (a) the degree and imminent risk to the Employees or other persons affected by the issue. (b) the number and location of Employees and other persons affected by the issue. (c) the measures both temporary and permanent that must be implemented to resolve the issue. (d) who will be responsible for implementing the resolution measures. (e) whether the hazard or risk can be isolated; and (f) the time that may elapse before the hazard or risk is permanently corrected. 11.7 Once the issue is resolved details of the issue and its resolution must be set out in writing with all Nominated Parties and/or their representatives to be satisfied that the agreement reflects the resolution of the issue with a copy given to all Nominated Parties and/or their representatives to the issue. The issue, once resolved, shall be recorded in the next safety committee meeting minutes with the agreed resolution. 11.8 The Nominated Parties and/or their representatives must make reasonable efforts to achieve a timely and final resolution of the issue. If within a reasonable time there is still no resolution, any of the Nominated Parties attempting to resolve the issue may then ask Work Health and Safety Queensland, and/or the QBCC, where applicable, to arrange for an inspector to attend the workplace to assist in resolving the issue. 11.9 Direction to cease work (a) If - (i) an issue concerning health or safety arises at a workplace or from the conduct of the undertaking of the Employer; and (ii) the issue concerns work which involves an immediate threat to the health or safety of any person; and (iii) given the nature of the threat and degree of risk, it is not appropriate to adopt the processes set out in clause 11.7 above (b) the Employer and/or the health and safety representative for the designated work group in relation to which the issue has arisen may, after consultation between them, direct that the work is to cease. (c) During any period for which work has ceased in accordance with such a direction, the Employer may assign any Employees whose work is affected to suitable and safe alternative work. 11.10 Fundamental to this process is a standing invitation for Union representatives to attend site to assist with all matters relating to health and safety. 11.11 Employees are not required to work in circumstances where the employee or a Union representative reasonably believes a safety law is being, or will be, contravened. Consultation between the relevant parties will occur throughout this procedure including with senior representatives of the Employer and the Union.

• Submission of Grievances A. Any employee or group of employees shall have the right to present a grievance. No employee or group of employees shall be hindered from or disciplined for exercising this right. B. If any two (2) or more employees have essentially the same grievance they may, and if requested by the County must, collectively present and pursue their grievance if they report to the same immediate supervisor. C. If the grievant is a group of more than three (3) employees, the group shall, at the request of the County, appoint one (1) or two (2) employees to speak for the collective group. To be considered a grievant in a group grievance, each employee must be individually identified as a grievant when the grievance is submitted at Step 2.

• Grievance on Layoffs and Recalls Grievances concerning layoffs and recalls shall be initiated at Step 2 of the grievance procedure.