Labour Adjustment Provisions. In the case of a permanent store closure: 1. The Company agrees to participate in a Labour Adjustment Committee with two (2) representatives from the Union and with two (2) representatives from the Company. 2. The Company agrees to provide a minimum of 8 weeks notice to employees. 3. The Company will seek the assistance of the government in providing an EI representative at the store to explain EI issues to displaced employees. 4. The Company will provide group job search workshops during regular scheduled hours to assist with job search skills including resume writing, interview skills, and other appropriate tools. 5. The Company commits to meet one on one with each employee to discuss relocation options including internal employment opportunities. 6. The Company agrees to provide flexibility in scheduling to accommodate both internal and external employment interviews. 7. All displaced employees will have the opportunity to apply for existing vacancies within Hbc. Available vacancies within Hbc will be posted on an Hbc re-employment/transfer Communications Board. 8. Upon request all employees who are not placed will be provided with letters on Company letterhead confirming employment history and the Company will respond to direct reference inquires. 9. The parties agree that they will explore resources available from outside sources (e.g. employment insurance initiatives) to assist employees in retraining.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Labour Adjustment Provisions. In the case of a permanent store closure:
1. The Company agrees to participate in a Labour Adjustment Committee with two (2) representatives from the Union and with two (2) representatives from the Company.
2. The Company agrees to provide a minimum of 8 weeks notice to employees.
3. The Company will seek the assistance of the government in providing an EI El representative at the store to explain EI El issues to displaced employees.
4. The Company will provide group job search workshops during regular scheduled hours to assist with job search skills including resume writing, interview skills, and other appropriate tools.
5. The Company commits to meet one on one with each employee to discuss relocation options including internal employment opportunities.
6. The Company agrees to provide flexibility in scheduling to accommodate both internal and external employment interviews.
7. All displaced employees will have the opportunity to apply for existing vacancies within Hbc. Available vacancies within Hbc will be posted on an Hbc re-employment/transfer Communications Board.
8. Upon request all employees who are not placed will be provided with letters on Company letterhead confirming employment history and the Company will respond to direct reference inquires.
9. The parties agree that they will explore resources available from outside sources (e.g. employment insurance initiatives) to assist employees in retraining.
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Samples: Collective Agreement