Introduction of Changes. 2.2.1 Notification of intended changes (a) Where the Employer has made a definite decision to implement changes in production, program, organisation, structure or technology that are likely to have significant effects on Employees, the Employer shall as soon as practicable notify the Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Employees’ representative/s. Provided that the Employer may change any shows according to market demands, necessitating re-auditioning cast members pursuant to the requirement of the new show. (b) Significant Effects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the Employer's 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 outside of ordinary seasonal changes; the need for retraining or transfer of Employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. Provided further that where this Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to in this paragraph an alteration shall be deemed not to be a significant effect. 2.2.2 Consultation with Employees and Employee Representative(s) (a) The Employer shall discuss with the Employees affected and their representative(s) the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1 (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 or their representative in relation to the changes. (b) The 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 2.2.1 hereof. (c) For the purposes of such discussion, the Employer shall provide in writing to the Employees concerned and/or to their representative(s), 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 provided that the Employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information, the disclosure of which, would be inimical to the Employer's interests.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Introduction of Changes. 2.2.1 Notification of intended changes4.9.1 Employer's duty to notify
(a) Where the Employer has made a definite decision QCOSS decides to implement introduce changes in production, program, organisation, structure or technology technology, that are likely to have significant effects on Employeesemployees, the Employer QCOSS shall as soon as practicable notify the Employees employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Employees’ representative/s. Provided that the Employer may change any shows according to market demandsand, necessitating re-auditioning cast members pursuant to the requirement of the new showwhere relevant, their Union or Unions.
(b) Significant Effectseffects" include termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the Employeremployer's work-force workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work outside of ordinary seasonal changeswork; the need for retraining or transfer of Employees employees to other work or locations locations, loss of funding for a project or projects and the restructuring of jobs. : Provided further that where this Agreement agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to in this paragraph herein an alteration shall be deemed not to be a have significant effect.
2.2.2 Consultation with Employees and Employee Representative(s)4.9.2 Employer's duty to consult over change
(a) The Employer employer shall discuss with consult the Employees employees affected and and, where relevant, their representative(s) Union or Unions about the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1 (a) hereofchanges, the effects the changes are likely to have on Employeesfull time and part time employees (including the number and categories of employees likely to be dismissed, measures and the time when, or the period over which, the employer intends to avert carry out the dismissals), and the way to avoid or mitigate minimise the adverse effects of such the changes on Employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised (eg by the Employees or their representative in relation to the changesfinding alternative employment).
(b) The discussion consultation shall commence as early as practicable after take place
(i) wherever practicable, before a definite decision has been made by the Employer to make the changes referred to which will invoke clause 4.9.2 and;
(ii) in all other cases, as soon as it is practicable after QCOSS has made a definite decision which will invoke clause 2.2.1 hereof4.10.1.
(c) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, consultation the Employer employer shall provide in writing to the Employees concerned and/or to employees concerned, and where relevant, their representative(s)Union or Unions, 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 employees, provided that the Employer an employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information, the disclosure of which, which would be inimical adverse to the Employeremployer's interests. QCOSS shall give prompt and genuine consideration to matters raised about the major change by the relevant employees. As soon as a final decision has been made, QCOSS shall notify the Union and the employees affected, in writing, and explain the effects of the decision. The parties agree to act in good faith, in relation to the consultation process provided in this clause. ‘Good Faith’ includes obligations to meet, disclose relevant information and respond with reasons, and refrain from capricious or unfair conduct that undermines consultation.
4.9.3 Changes to Human Resources Policies (the “HR Manual”) The employer shall consult affected employees prior to the introduction of significant changes to human resources policies that affect or relate to industrial matters.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Introduction of Changes. 2.2.1 Notification of intended changes5.5.1 The Lower Burdekin Home for the Aged’s duty to notify
(a) Where The Lower Burdekin Home for the Employer has made a definite decision Aged decides to implement introduce changes in production, program, organisation, structure or technology technology, that are likely to have significant effects on Employeesemployees, The Lower Burdekin Home for the Employer Aged shall as soon as practicable notify the Employees employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Employees’ representative/s. Provided that the Employer may change any shows according to market demandsand, necessitating re-auditioning cast members pursuant to the requirement of the new showwhere relevant, their Union or Unions.
(b) ‘Significant Effects" include effects’ includes termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of The Lower Burdekin Home for the Employer's work-force Aged’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 outside of ordinary seasonal changeswork; the need for retraining or transfer of Employees employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. : Provided further that where this Agreement the Award makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to in this paragraph herein an alteration shall be deemed not to be a have significant effect.
2.2.2 Consultation with Employees and Employee Representative(s)5.5.2 Employer’s duty to consult over change
(a) The Employer Lower Burdekin Home for the Aged shall discuss with consult the Employees employees affected and and, where relevant, their representative(s) Union or Unions about the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1 (a) hereofchanges, the effects the changes are likely to have on Employeesemployees (including the number and categories of employees likely to be dismissed, measures and the time when, or the period over which, The Lower Burdekin Home for the Aged intends to avert carry out the dismissals), and the ways to avoid or mitigate minimise the adverse effects of such the changes on Employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised (e.g. by the Employees or their representative in relation to the changesfinding alternative employment).
(b) The discussion shall commence consultation must occur as early soon as practicable after a definite making the decision has been made by the Employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1 hereof5.6.1.
(c) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, consultation The Lower Burdekin Home for the Employer Aged shall provide in writing to the Employees employees concerned and/or to and, where relevant, their representative(s)Union or Unions, all relevant information about the 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 provided employees: Provided that the Employer any employer shall not be required to disclose confidential information, the disclosure of which, which would be inimical adverse to the Employer's Lower Burdekin home for the Aged interests.
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Samples: Nurses Workplace Agreement
Introduction of Changes. 2.2.1 Notification of intended changesCompany’s duty to notify
(a) Where the Employer has made a definite decision Company decides to implement introduce changes in production, program, organisation, structure or technology technology, that are likely to have significant effects on Employees, the Employer Company shall as soon as practicable notify the Employees who may be affected by the proposed changes and the Employees’ representative/s. Provided that the Employer may change any shows according to market demands, necessitating re-auditioning cast members pursuant to the requirement of the new showchanges.
(b) Significant Effects" include effects' includes termination of employment, major changes in the composition, operation or size of the EmployerCompany's work-force workforce or in the skills required; the elimination or diminution of job opportunities, promotion opportunities or job tenure; the alteration of hours of work outside of ordinary seasonal changeswork; the need for retraining or transfer of Employees to other work or locations and the restructuring of jobs. : Provided further that where this Agreement makes provision for alteration of any of the matters referred to in this paragraph herein an alteration shall be deemed not to be a have significant effect.
2.2.2 Consultation with Employees and Employee Representative(s)
(a) The Employer Company shall discuss with consult the Employees affected and their representative(s) about the introduction of the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1 (a) hereofchanges, the effects the changes are likely to have on EmployeesEmployees (including the number and categories of Employees likely to be dismissed, measures and the time when, or the period over which, the Company intends to avert carry out the dismissals), and the ways to avoid or mitigate minimise the adverse effects of such the changes on Employees and shall give prompt consideration to matters raised (e.g. by the Employees or their representative in relation to the changesfinding alternative employment).
(b) The discussion shall commence consultation must occur as early soon as practicable after a definite making the decision has been made by which will lead to the Employer to make the changes referred to in clause 2.2.1 hereofchange.
(c) For the purposes purpose of such discussion, consultation the Employer Company shall provide in writing to the Employees concerned and/or to their representative(s), all relevant information about the 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 provided Employees: Provided that the Employer Company shall not be required to disclose confidential information, the disclosure of which, which would be inimical adverse to the EmployerCompany's interests.
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Samples: Employee Collective Agreement