Common use of – Past Practice (Established Practice Clause in Contracts

– Past Practice (Established Practice. 1. A Past Practice is a longstanding frequent practice that is accepted and known by the Parties, that is not specifically included in this Agreement, and that does not contradict Federal law. This Agreement, Agency regulations, and Federal law take precedence over Past Practice and tradition when there is a contradiction. 2. Neither Party may unilaterally terminate an established Past Practice without providing notice and an opportunity to bargain IAW Section 6.2, except that if a Past Practice exists that is shown to be illegal or contrary to regulations, the Agency may terminate the practice without agreement from the Union on the substance of that decision; however, the termination may give rise to a duty to bargain over the impact subsequent to implementation.

– Past Practice (Established Practice. 1. A Past Practice is a longstanding frequent practice that is accepted and known by the Parties, that is not specifically included in this Agreement, and that does not contradict Federal law. This Agreement, Agency regulations, and Federal law take precedence over Past Practice and tradition when there is a contradiction. 2. Neither Party may unilaterally terminate an established Past Practice without providing notice and an opportunity to bargain IAW Section 6.2, . except that if a Past Practice exists that is shown to be illegal or contrary to regulations, the Agency may terminate the practice without agreement from the Union on the substance of that decision; however, the termination may give rise to a duty to bargain over the impact subsequent to implementation.