Common use of Local engagement Clause in Contracts

Local engagement. 5.2.1 If the mandatory exploratory process set out at 5.1.2 does not resolve the matter, disputes will then be considered by, or registered with, the relevant Sectoral Oversight Body or equivalent IR forum. 5.2.2 Such mechanisms should seek to resolve disputes at a local level to the maximum extent possible through regular and proactive engagement as issues arise. 5.2.3 Where the matter is not resolved by the relevant sectoral mechanism, either party may refer it to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) or, where appropriate, to the Conciliation & Arbitration machinery, for conciliation (save in the scenario outlined at 5.2.6). 5.2.4 The parties agree to engage with and complete that conciliation process. 5.2.5 Should the matter not be resolved at the conclusion of the WRC or Conciliation machinery’s work, it will progress to the Public Service Agreement Group (save in the scenario outlined at 5.2.7). 5.2.6 Where both parties agree that the matter being disputed concerns the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, it may proceed directly to the Public Service Agreement Group following the initial bilateral engagement. 5.2.7 Where both parties agree that a matter can be considered minor and not in breach of the Agreement, it may be referred for arbitration elsewhere and this will conclude the process.

Local engagement. 5.2.1 If the mandatory exploratory process set out at 5.1.2 does not resolve the matter, disputes will then be considered by, or registered with, the relevant Sectoral Oversight Body or equivalent IR forum. 5.2.2 Such mechanisms should seek to resolve disputes at a local level to the maximum extent possible through regular and proactive engagement as issues arise. 5.2.3 Where the matter is not resolved by the relevant sectoral mechanism, either party may refer it to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) or, where appropriate, to the Conciliation & Arbitration machinery, for conciliation (save in the scenario outlined at 5.2.6). 5.2.4 The parties agree to engage with and complete that conciliation process. 5.2.5 Should the matter not be resolved at the conclusion of the WRC or Conciliation machinery’s work, it will progress to the Public Service Agreement Group PSAG (save in the scenario outlined at 5.2.7). 5.2.6 Where both parties agree that a matter can be considered minor and not in breach of the Agreement, it may be referred for arbitration elsewhere and this will conclude the process. 5.2.7 Where both parties agree that the matter being disputed concerns the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, it may proceed directly to the Public Service Agreement Group following the initial bilateral engagement. 5.2.7 Where both parties agree that a matter can be considered minor and not in breach of the Agreement, it may be referred for arbitration elsewhere and this will conclude the process.