Common use of Introduction of Change Clause in Contracts

Introduction of Change. 31.1 Employer's duty to notify 31.1.1 Where the employer: (a) has made a definite decision to introduce a major change in production, program, organisation, structure, or technology that is likely to have significant effects on employees; or (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Where the Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 Employer's duty to discuss change 31.2.1 The employer shall discuss with the employees affected and the UWU, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.1, 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 and/or the UWU in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 The discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.1. 31.2.3 For the purposes of such discussions, the employer shall provide in writing to the employees concerned and the UWU, all relevant information about the changes, including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information and disclosure of which would be inimical to the employer's interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 19.1 Employer's duty to notify 31.1.1 Where the employer: (a) Where the Employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change changes in production, program, organisation, structure, structure or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees; oran Employee, the Employer will notify the Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes. (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “Significant effects" ” include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's Employees 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 Employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Where Provided that where the Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, herein an alteration shall will be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 19.2 Employer's duty to discuss change: 31.2.1 (a) The employer shall Employer will discuss with the employees affected and the UWU, inter aliaEmployees affected, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.119.1 of this Agreement, the effects the changes are likely to have on employeesEmployees, measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees Employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or the UWU Employees in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 (b) The discussions shall will commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.119.1(a) hereof. 31.2.3 (c) For the purposes purpose of such discussionsdiscussion, the employer shall Employer will provide in writing to the employees concerned and the UWUEmployees concerned, all relevant information about the changes, changes including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees Employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employer shall Employees provided that the Employer will not be required to disclose confidential information and the disclosure of which would be inimical to the employerEmployer's interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 Employer's duty to notify 31.1.1 Where the employer: (a) has made a definite decision to introduce a major change in production, program, organisation, structure, or technology that is likely to have significant effects on employees; or (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Where the Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 Employer's duty to discuss change 31.2.1 The employer shall discuss with the employees affected and the UWUNUW, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.1, 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 and/or the UWU NUW in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 The discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.1. 31.2.3 For the purposes of such discussions, the employer shall provide in writing to the employees concerned and the UWUNUW, all relevant information about the changes, including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information and disclosure of which would be inimical to the employer's interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 Employer's 5.2.1 Employers duty to notify 31.1.1 Where the employer: (a) Where an employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change changes in production, program, organisation, structure, structure or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees; or, the employer shall notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the union to which they belong. (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “5.2.2 Significant effects" ' include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's employers 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 or employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Where Provided that where the Enterprise Agreement specified in clause 3(i) makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 Employer's 5.2.3 Employers duty to discuss change 31.2.1 change The employer shall discuss with the employees affected and the UWUunion to which they belong, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.1subclause (i) above, Employers duty to notify, of this clause, the effects the changes are likely to have on employees, employees and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees employees, and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or the UWU union in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 5.2.4 The discussions discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.1subclause (i) of this clause. 31.2.3 5.2.5 For the purposes purpose of such discussionsdiscussion, the employer shall provide in writing to the employees concerned and the UWU, union to which they belong all relevant information about the changes, changes including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employees provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information and the disclosure of which would be inimical to adversely affect the employer's interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 32.2.1 Employer's ’s duty to notify 31.1.1 Where the employer: (a) Where the Employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change changes in production, program, organisation, structure, structure or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees; orEmployees, the Employer shall notify the Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the union to which they belong. (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “‘Significant effects" ’ include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's Employer’s 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 Employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Where Provided that where the Agreement award makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 32.2.2 Employer's ’s duty to discuss change 31.2.1 (a) The employer Employer shall discuss with the employees Employees affected and the UWUunion to which they belong, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.1paragraph 32.2.1 above, the effects the changes are likely to have on employees, employees and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees Employees, and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees Employees and/or the UWU union in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 (b) The discussions discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.1paragraph (a) of this subclause. 31.2.3 (c) For the purposes purpose of such discussionsdiscussion, the employer Employer shall provide in writing to the employees Employees concerned and the UWU, union to which they belong all relevant information about the changes, changes including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees Employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employer Employees provided that the Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information and the disclosure of which would be inimical to adversely affect the employer's interestsEmployer. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 Employer's duty to notify 31.1.1 Where the employer: (a) has made a definite decision to introduce a major change in production, program, organisation, structure, or technology that is likely to have significant effects on employees; or (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Where the Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 Employer's duty to discuss change 31.2.1 The employer shall discuss with the employees affected and the UWU, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.1, 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 and/or the UWU in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 The discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.1. 31.2.3 For the purposes of such discussions, the employer shall provide in writing to the employees concerned and the UWU, all relevant information about the changes, including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information and disclosure of which would be inimical to the employer's interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps. 31.3 Consultation about changes to rosters or hours of work 31.3.1 If the employer proposes to change the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of an employee, other than an employee whose working hours are irregular, sporadic or unpredictable, the employer must consult with any employees affected by the proposed change and their representatives (if any). 31.3.2 For the purpose of the consultation, the employer must: (a) provide to the employees and representatives mentioned in clause 31.3.1 information about the proposed change (for example, information about the nature of the change and when it is to begin); and (b) invite the employees to give their views about the impact of the proposed change on them (including any impact on their family or caring responsibilities) and also invite their representative (if any) to give their views about that impact.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 Employer's duty to notify 31.1.1 36.1 Where the employer: (a) employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change changes in production, program, organisationorganization, structure, structure or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees; or, the employer will notify employee’s and parties who may be affected by the proposed changes. (b36.2 Significant effects include- a) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “Significant effects" include termination of employment, ; b) major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's employers workforce or in the skills required; ; c) the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; ; d) the alteration of the hours of work; e) the need for retraining or transfer of employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Where the Agreement this agreement makes provision for the alteration of any of the matters referred to hereinabove, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be have a major change for the purposes of this clausesignificant effect. 31.2 Employer's duty to discuss change 31.2.1 36.3 The employer shall discuss will consult with the employees employee’s affected and the UWU, inter alia, regarding the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.1above, 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 and/or the UWU in relation to the changes. Wherever appropriate, the employer will endeavour to discuss with employees likely to be affected the changes referred to in subclause 39.2 above, prior to a final decision being made. 31.2.2 36.4 The discussions employer is committed to working cooperatively with employees in attempting to avert or mitigate any adverse effects on members arising out of any decision made in accordance with this clause. 36.5 The discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a definite firm decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.1to. 31.2.3 36.6 For the purposes of such discussionsdiscussion, the employer shall will provide in writing to the employees concerned and the UWU, with all relevant information about the changes, changes including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The However, the employer shall will not be required to disclose confidential information and in circumstances where the disclosure of which this information would be inimical harmful to the employer's its business interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 Employer's 32.1. Company duty to notify 31.1.1 32.1.1. Where the employer: (a) Company has made a definite decision to introduce a major change changes in production, program, organisation, structure, structure or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees; or, the Company undertakes to notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and if the employee so chooses the National Secretary and relevant Branch Secretary of their union. (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “32.1.2. Significant effects" include effects includes termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's 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 jobsjobs and the use of sub-contractors or other contractors. Where the Provided that where this Agreement makes provision provisions for alteration alterations of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 Employer's 32.2. Company duty to discuss change 31.2.1 32.2.1. The employer shall Company undertakes to discuss with the employees affected and if the UWUemployee so chooses their union, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.127.1.1, the effects the changes are likely to have on employees, measures to avert or mitigate the any adverse effects of such changes on employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees and/or and if the UWU employee so chooses their union in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 32.2.2. The discussions discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer Company to make the changes referred to in clause 31.130.1. 31.2.3 1. For the purposes of such discussionsdiscussion, the employer shall Company undertakes to provide in writing to the employees concerned and if the UWUemployee so chooses their union, all relevant appropriate information about the changes, changes including the nature of the changes proposedchanges, the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect effect employees. The employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information 32.3. Implementation of change 32.3.1. It is agreed between the parties that after the above notification and disclosure discussion have taken place that the Company, after careful consideration of which would be inimical the views of employees may implement the change with seven days notice. 32.3.2. Where subject to the employer's interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved provisions of this clause, the Company exercises its rights to implement change in any the workplace and the employees disagree with that decision, subject to there being no stoppage of work as a result of the above stepsdecision of the Company, the employees and if the employee so chooses their union, may refer the matter in dispute to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission for conciliation and arbitration if necessary.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 31.2.1 Employer's ’s duty to notify 31.1.1 Where 31.2.1.1 where the employer: (a) Employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change changes in production, program, organisation, structure, structure or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees; orEmployees, the Employer shall notify the Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the union to which they belong. (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 31.2.1.2 “Significant effects" ” include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's Employer’s 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 Employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Where Provided that where the Agreement specified in paragraph 31.1.1 makes provision for the alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 31.2.2 Employer's ’s duty to discuss change 31.2.1 31.2.2.1 The employer Employer shall discuss with the employees Employees affected and the UWUunion to which they belong, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.1subclause 31.2.1 above, the effects the changes are likely to have on employees, Employees and measures to avert or mitigate the adverse effects of such changes on employees Employees, and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised by the employees Employees and/or the UWU union in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 31.2.2.2 The discussions discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer Employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.1subclause 31.2.1 above. 31.2.3 31.2.2.3 For the purposes purpose of such discussions, the employer Employer shall provide in writing to the employees Employees concerned and the UWU, union to which they belong all relevant information about the changes, changes including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees Employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employer Employees, provided that the Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information and information, the disclosure of which would be inimical to adversely affect the employer's interestsEmployer. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 11.1 Employer's duty to notify 31.1.1 11.1.1 Where the employer: (a) employer has made a definite decision to introduce a major change changes in production, program, organisation, structure, structure or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees; or, the employer shall notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and their union. (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “11.1.2 Significant effects" effects include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employer's workforce work-force 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. Where Provided that where the Agreement agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 11.2 Employer's duty to discuss change. 31.2.1 11.2.1 The employer shall discuss with the employees affected and the UWUaffected, inter alia, the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.1subclause 11.1 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 and/or the UWU their representatives in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 11.2.2 The discussions shall commence as early as practicable after a definite decision has been made by the employer to make the changes referred to in clause 31.1subclause 11.1 hereof. 31.2.3 11.2.3 For the purposes of such discussionsdiscussion, the employer shall provide in writing to the employees concerned and the UWU, all relevant information about the changes, including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employees provided that any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information and the disclosure of which would be inimical to the employer's interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.

Introduction of Change. 31.1 Employer's duty to notify 31.1.1 9.1 Where the employer: (a) company has made a definite decision to introduce a major change changes in production, program, organisation, structure, structure or technology that is are likely to have significant effects on employees; oremployees the company shall notify the employees who may be affected by the proposed changes. (b) proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster or ordinary hours of work of employees; 31.1.2 “9.1.1 Significant effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the employerCompany's workforce work force 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. . 9.1.2 Where the Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to herein, herein an alteration shall be deemed not to have significant effect. Introduction of an Autodial telephone system shall be deemed to be a major change for the purposes of this clause. 31.2 Employer's duty to discuss change 31.2.1 9.2 The employer company shall discuss with the employees affected and the UWU, inter alia, alia the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 31.19.1 of this clause, 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 and/or the UWU in relation to the changes. 31.2.2 9.3 The discussions discussion shall commence as early as practicable after a definite firm decision has been made by the employer company to make the changes referred to in clause 31.19.1.1 of this clause. 31.2.3 9.4 For the purposes purpose of such discussions, discussion the employer company shall provide in writing to the employees concerned and the UWU, all relevant information about the changes, changes including the nature of the changes proposed, the expected effects of the changes on employees and any other matters likely to affect employees. The employer company shall not be required to disclose confidential information and the disclosure of which would be inimical to the employer's its interests. 31.2.4 A nominated employee representative may be involved in any of the above steps.