Introduction of Change Consultation.
39.1 This term applies if:
(a) the company has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure, or technology in relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on employees of the enterprise; or
(b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees .
39.2 The company will notify the Union and relevant employees of the decision to introduce the major change.
39.3 The relevant employees may appoint the Union or other representative for the purposes of the procedures in this term.
39.4 If:
(a) a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and
(b) the employee or employees advise the company of the identity of the representative;
39.5 As soon as practicable after making its decision, the company will:
(a) discuss with the relevant employees and the Union:
(i) the introduction of the change; and
(ii) the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and
(iii) measures the company is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the employees; and
(b) for the purposes of the discussion -- provide, in writing, to the relevant employees and the Union:
(i) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and
(ii) information about the expected effects of the change on the
(iii) any other matters likely to affect the employees.
39.6 However, the company is not required to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information to the relevant employees.
39.7 The company will give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant employees or the Union.
39.8 If a term in the enterprise agreement provides for a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the enterprise of the company, the requirements set out in subclauses 39.2, 39.3 and 39.5 are taken not to apply.
39.9 In this term, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on employees if it results in:
(a) the termination of the employment of employees; or
(b) major change to the composition, operation or size of the company's workforce or to the skills required of employees; or
(c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or
(d) the alteration of hours of work; or
(e) the need to retrain employees; or
(f) t...
Introduction of Change Consultation. 8.1 This clause applies if the employer:
(a) plans to introduce a major change to production, program, organisation, structure or technology in relation to its enterprise that is likely to have a significant effect on the employees; or
(b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees.
Introduction of Change Consultation. Introduction of change—company’s duty to notify
5.1. Where the company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on employee(s), the company shall notify the employee(s) who may be affected by the proposed changes and, if requested by the employee(s), the employee’s union.
Introduction of Change Consultation. This term applies if the Company:
Introduction of Change Consultation. 8.1 Company's duty to notify
a) Where the Company has made a definite decision to introduce major changes in production, program, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on employees, the Company shall notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and their union.
b) Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the Company workforce or in the skills required, the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Provided that where this Agreement makes provisions for alterations of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect.
8.2 Company's duty to discuss change
a) The Company shall discuss with the employees affected and/or their union, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in paragraph 8.1 (a) hereof, the effects the changes are likely to have on employees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees in relation to the changes.
b) The discussions with employees affected and/or their union shall commence as early as practicable after the activities referred to in paragraph 8.1 (a) hereof.
8.3 Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work
(a) Where a Company proposes to change an employee’s regular roster or ordinary hours of work, the Company must consult with the employee or employees affected and their representatives, if any, about the proposed change.
(b) The Company must:
(i) provide to the employee or employees affected and their representatives, if any, information about the proposed change (for example, information about the nature of the change to the employee’s regular roster or ordinary hours of work and when that change is proposed to commence);
(ii) invite the employee or employees affected and their representatives, if any, to give their views about the impact of the proposed change (including any impact in relation to their family or caring responsibilities); and
(iii) give consideration to any views about the impact of the proposed change that are given by the employee or employees concerned and/or their representatives.
(c) The requirement to consult unde...
Introduction of Change Consultation
