Common use of OF CHANGE Clause in Contracts

OF CHANGE. 10.1 Where the Employer is considering a major change which is likely to have significant effect on Employees, the Employer will advise the affected Employees and the CPSU of the proposed change as soon as practicable after the proposal has received approval by the Management Group and been made. 10.2 For the purpose of this clause, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on Employees if it results in: 10.2.1 the termination of the employment of Employees; or 10.2.2 major change to the composition, operation or size of the Employer’s workforce or to the skills required of Employees; or 10.2.3 the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or 10.2.4 the alteration of hours of work; or 10.2.5 the need to retrain Employees; or 10.2.6 the need to relocate Employees to another workplace; or 10.2.7 the restructuring of jobs. 10.3 The Employer will advise the affected Employees and the CPSU of the likely effects on the Employees working conditions and responsibilities. The Employer will advise of the rationale and intended benefits of any change. 10.4 The relevant Employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this clause. 10.5 The Employer will regularly consult with affected Employees and the CPSU and give prompt consideration to matters raised by the Employees or the CPSU and where appropriate provide training for the Employees to assist them to integrate successfully into the new structure. 10.6 In accordance with this clause the affected Employees or the CPSU may submit alternative proposals which will meet the indicated rationale and benefits of the proposal. Such alternative proposals must be submitted in a timely manner so as not to lead to an unreasonable delay in the introduction of any contemplated change. If such a proposal is made, the Employer must give considered reasons to the affected Employees or the CPSU if the Employer does not accept the proposal(s). 10.6.1 Indicative reasonable timeframes are as follows: Step in process Number of working days in which to perform each step 10.7 Any dispute concerning the Parties' obligations under this clause shall be dealt with in accordance with clause 12 (Disputes and Grievances).

OF CHANGE. 10.1 9.1 Where the Employer is considering a major change which is likely significant change, such as restructure of the workplace, the introduction of new technology, relocation or changes to have significant effect on existing work practices of Employees, the Employer will advise the affected Employees and the their chosen representative, including CPSU representative of the proposed change as soon as practicable after the proposal has received approval by the Management Group and been made. 10.2 For the purpose of this clause, a major change is likely to have a significant effect on Employees if it results in: 10.2.1 the termination of the employment of Employees; or 10.2.2 major change to the composition, operation or size of the Employer’s workforce or to the skills required of Employees; or 10.2.3 the elimination or diminution of job opportunities (including opportunities for promotion or tenure); or 10.2.4 the alteration of hours of work; or 10.2.5 the need to retrain Employees; or 10.2.6 the need to relocate Employees to another workplace; or 10.2.7 the restructuring of jobs. 10.3 . The Employer will advise the affected Employees and the their chosen representative, including CPSU representative of the likely effects on the Employees Employee’s working conditions and responsibilities. The Employer will advise of the rationale and intended benefits of any change. 10.4 The relevant Employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this clause. 10.5 9.2 The Employer will regularly consult with affected Employees and the their chosen representative, including CPSU representative and give prompt consideration to matters raised by the Employees or the and their chosen representative, including CPSU representative and where appropriate provide training for the Employees to assist them to integrate successfully into the new structure. 10.6 9.3 In accordance with this clause clause, the affected Employees or the their chosen representative, including CPSU representative may submit alternative proposals which will meet the indicated rationale and benefits of the proposal. Such alternative proposals must be submitted in a timely manner so as not to lead to an unreasonable delay in the introduction of any contemplated change. If such a proposal is made, made the Employer must give considered reasons to the affected Employees or the and their chosen representative, including CPSU representative if the Employer does not accept the proposal(s)its proposals. 10.6.1 9.4 Indicative reasonable timeframes are as follows: Step in process Number of working days in which to perform each stepSTEPS IN PROCESS NUMBER OF WORKING DAYS IN WHICH TO PERFORM EACH STEP 10.7 9.5 Any dispute concerning the Parties' ’ obligations under this clause shall be dealt with in accordance with clause 12 10 (Disputes and & Grievances).