Common use of Labor consultations Clause in Contracts

Labor consultations. 1. A Party may request consultations with the other Party regarding any matter arising under this Chapter by delivering a written request to the other Party's contact point. Unless the Parties agree otherwise, consultations shall commence within 30 days after a Party delivers a request for consultations to the other Party's contact point designated pursuant to Article 16. 2. The Parties shall make every attempt to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution of the matter and may seek advice or assistance from any person or body they deem appropriate. 3. If the consultations fail to resolve the matter, either Party may request that the Subcommittee on Labor Affairs be convened to consider the matter. The Subcommittee shall convene within 30 days after a Party delivers a request to convene the Subcommittee to the other Party's contact point designated pursuant to Article 16.4.2, unless the Parties agree otherwise. If the Joint Committee has not established the Subcommittee as of the date a Party delivers a request, it shall do so during the 30-day period described in this paragraph. The Subcommittee shall endeavor to resolve the matter expeditiously, including, where appropriate, by consulting governmental or non-governmental experts and having recourse to such procedures as good offices, conciliation, or mediation. 4. If a Party considers that the other Party has failed to carry out its obligations under Article 16.2.1(a), the Party may request consultations under paragraph 1 or pursuant to Article 20.5 (Consultations). (a) If a Party requests consultations pursuant to Article 20.5 (Consultations) at a time when the Parties are engaged in consultations on the same matter under paragraph 1 or the Subcommittee is endeavoring to resolve the matter under paragraph 3, the Parties shall discontinue their efforts to resolve the matter under this Article. Once consultations have begun under Article 20.5 (Consultations), no consultations on the same matter may be entered into under this Article. (b) If a Party requests consultations pursuant to Article 20.5 (Consultations) more than 60 days after delivery of a request for consultations under paragraph 1, the Parties may agree at any time to refer the matter to the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 20.6 (Referral to the Joint Committee). 5. Neither Party may have recourse to dispute settlement under this Agreement for any matter arising under any provision of this Chapter other than Article 16.2.1(a).

Labor consultations. 1. A Party may request consultations with the other Party regarding any matter arising under this Chapter by delivering a written request to the other Party's contact pointChapter. Unless the Parties agree otherwise, consultations shall commence within 30 days after of a Party delivers Party's delivery of a request for consultations to the other Party's contact point designated pursuant to Article 1617. 2. The Parties shall make every attempt to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution of the matter and may seek advice or assistance from any person or body they deem appropriate. 3. If the consultations fail to resolve the matter, either Party may request that the Subcommittee on Labor Affairs be convened to consider the matterconvened. The Subcommittee shall convene within 30 days after of a Party delivers Party's delivery of a request to convene the Subcommittee to the other Party's contact point designated pursuant to Article 16.4.217.4.2, (17-2) unless the Parties agree otherwise. If the Joint Committee has not established the Subcommittee as of the date a Party delivers a request, it shall do so during the 30-day period described in this paragraphotherwise agree. The Subcommittee shall endeavor to resolve the matter expeditiously, including, where appropriate, by consulting governmental or non-governmental outside experts and having recourse to such procedures as good offices, conciliation, or mediation. 4. If a Party considers that the other Party has failed to carry out its obligations under Article 16.2.1(a17.2.1(a), the Party may request consultations pursuant to Article 20.4.2(a) (Additional Dispute Settlement Procedures) or under paragraph 1 or pursuant to Article 20.5 (Consultations)of this Article. (a) If a Party requests consultations pursuant to Article 20.5 (Consultations20.4.2(a) at a time when the Parties are engaged in consultations on the same matter under paragraph 1 of this Article or the Subcommittee is endeavoring to resolve the matter under paragraph 3, the Parties shall discontinue their efforts to resolve the matter under this Article. Once consultations have begun under Article 20.5 (Consultations20.4.2(a), no consultations on the same matter may be entered into under this Article. (b) If a Party requests consultations pursuant to Article 20.5 20.4.2 (Consultationsa) more than 60 days after delivery the commencement of a request for consultations under paragraph 1, the Parties may agree at any time to refer the matter to the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 20.6 (Referral to the Joint Committee20.4.2(a). 5. Neither Party may have recourse Articles 20.3 (Consultations) and 20.4 (Additional Dispute Settlement Procedures) shall not apply to dispute settlement under this Agreement for any a matter arising under any provision of this Chapter other than Article 16.2.1(a17.2.1(a). (17-2) If, on the date a Party delivers a request, the Parties have not established the Subcommittee, they shall do so during the 30-day period described in this paragraph.

Labor consultations. 1. A Party may request consultations with the other Party regarding any matter arising under this Chapter by delivering a written request to the other Party's contact point. Unless the Parties agree otherwise, consultations shall commence within 30 days after a Party delivers a request for consultations to the other Party's contact point designated pursuant to Article 16.paragraph 2 of Article 2. The Parties shall make every attempt to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution of the matter and may seek advice or assistance from any person or body they deem appropriate. 3. If the consultations fail to resolve the matter, either Party may request that the Subcommittee on Labor Affairs be convened to consider the matterconvened. The Subcommittee shall convene within 30 days after a Party delivers a request to convene the Subcommittee to the other Party's contact point designated pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 16.4.215.4, unless the Parties agree otherwise. If the Joint Committee has not established the Subcommittee as of the date a Party delivers a request, it shall do so during the 30-day 30day period described in this paragraph. The Subcommittee shall endeavor to resolve the matter expeditiously, including, where appropriate, by consulting governmental or non-governmental experts and having recourse to such procedures as good offices, conciliation, or mediation. 4. If a Party considers that the other Party has failed to carry out its obligations under paragraph 1(a) of Article 16.2.1(a)15.2, the Party may request consultations under paragraph 1 or pursuant to Article 20.5 19.5 (Consultations). (a) If a Party requests consultations pursuant to Article 20.5 19.5 (Consultations) at a time when the Parties are engaged in consultations on the same matter under paragraph 1 or the Subcommittee is endeavoring to resolve the matter under paragraph 3, the Parties shall discontinue their efforts to resolve the matter under this Article. Once consultations have begun under Article 20.5 19.5 (Consultations), no consultations on the same matter may be entered into under this Article. (b) If a Party requests consultations pursuant to Article 20.5 19.5 (Consultations) more than 60 days after the delivery of a request for consultations under paragraph 1, the Parties may agree at any time to refer the matter to the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 20.6 19.6 (Referral to the Joint Committee). 5. Neither Party may have recourse to dispute settlement under this Agreement for any matter arising under any provision of this Chapter other than paragraph 1(a) of Article 16.2.1(a)15.2.

Labor consultations. 1. The Parties shall at all times endeavor to resolve, by mutual agreement and on the basis of the principle of mutual respect, questions concerning the interpretation and application of the provisions of this Chapter through dialogue, consultation, exchange of information and, where appropriate, cooperation. 2. A Party may may, at any time, request labor consultations with the other Party regarding with respect to any matter arising under this Chapter by delivering a written request to the Contact Point of the other Party's contact point. Unless The requesting Party shall include specific information, including identification of the subject matter at issue and an indication of the legal basis under this Chapter. 3. The requested Party shall acknowledge receipt of the request, in writing, within seven days of its receipt. (7) days following the date of receipt, unless otherwise agreed. 4. The Parties shall initiate labor consultations, in good faith, within sixty (60) days. (60) days following the date of receipt of the application. 5. Labor consultations may be held in person or by any other technological means available to the Parties. If labor consultations are held in person, they shall be held in the capital of the requested Party, unless the Parties agree otherwise, consultations shall commence within 30 days after a Party delivers a request for consultations to the other Party's contact point designated pursuant to Article 16. 26. The Parties shall make every attempt effort to arrive at reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of the matter and through labor consultations pursuant to this Article, taking into account such opportunities for cooperation related to the matter as may be possible. The Parties may seek the advice of an independent expert or assistance from any person experts chosen by the Parties to assist them. The Parties may have recourse to procedures such as good offices, conciliation or body they deem appropriatemediation. 37. In labor consultations under this Article, a Party may request the other Party to involve the personnel of its governmental agencies or other regulatory bodies with specialized knowledge in the subject matter of the labor consultations. 8. If the consultations fail Parties are unable to resolve the mattermatter within ninety (90) days of the commencement of consultations, either Party may request that the Subcommittee on Labor Affairs be convened Committee meet to consider the matter. The Subcommittee shall convene within 30 days after matter by delivering a Party delivers a written request to convene the Subcommittee to the other Party's contact point designated pursuant to Article 16.4.2Party through its Point of Contact. The Labor Committee shall meet within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the request, unless the Parties agree otherwise, and shall seek to resolve the matter, including, if appropriate, through consultation with independent experts and through procedures such as good offices, conciliation and mediation. 9. If If, upon convening the Joint Committee has not established Labor Committee, the Subcommittee as of the date a Party delivers a request, it shall do so during the 30-day period described in this paragraph. The Subcommittee shall endeavor Parties have failed to resolve the matter expeditiously, including, where appropriate, by consulting governmental or non-governmental experts and having recourse within ninety (90) days after the expiration of the period referred to such procedures as good offices, conciliation, or mediation. 4. If a Party considers that the other Party has failed to carry out its obligations under Article 16.2.1(a)in paragraph 8, the requesting Party may request consultations under paragraph 1 or pursuant to Article 20.5 (Consultations). (a) If a Party requests consultations pursuant to Article 20.5 (Consultations) at a time when the Parties are engaged in consultations on the same matter under paragraph 1 or the Subcommittee is endeavoring to resolve the matter under paragraph 3, the Parties shall discontinue their efforts to resolve the matter under this Article. Once consultations have begun under Article 20.5 (Consultations), no consultations on the same matter may be entered into under this Article. (b) If a Party requests consultations pursuant to Article 20.5 (Consultations) more than 60 days after delivery of a request for consultations under paragraph 1, the Parties may agree at any time to refer the matter to the Joint Committee pursuant competent Ministers of the requesting and requested Party, who shall seek to Article 20.6 (Referral to resolve the Joint Committee)matter. 510. Neither Party may have recourse to dispute settlement under this Agreement for any matter arising under any provision The labor consultations shall be confidential and their results shall be compiled in a report agreed by the Parties, which shall implement the conclusions and recommendations of this Chapter other than Article 16.2.1(a)such report as soon as possible. The report shall be public, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.