Common use of Resolving Disagreements Clause in Contracts

Resolving Disagreements. 7.1.1. The Parties are committed to ensuring that problems, where they arise, are dealt with in an effective and timely way. 7.1.2. In this regard, the parties reaffirm their commitments under previous Public Service Agreements, most recently in paragraph 4.1 of the Public Service Agreement 2013-2018, which obliges all parties to:-  recognise the importance of stable industrial relations and maintain a well- managed industrial relations environment;  ensure that they have well developed communication channels;  seek to resolve problems before they escalate into industrial disputes;  resolve disagreements where they arise promptly; and  co-operate with the implementation of change pending the outcome of the industrial relations process conducted in a timely fashion. 7.1.3. With a view to ensuring swift resolution of disagreements on matters covered by this Agreement, it is further agreed, where the Parties involved cannot reach agreement within 4 weeks, to refer disputes by either side to the WRC and if necessary to the Labour Court (or, where such apply, to other agreed machinery). Where a Conciliation or Arbitration Scheme applies, the issue will be referred within 4 weeks, to the Conciliation machinery under the Scheme and, if unresolved, to the Arbitration Board, alternatively, to other agreed machinery. The outcome from the industrial relations or arbitration process will be binding and final. 7.1.4. Where difficulties arise in the operation of the above, the Oversight Body shall engage proactively with the parties to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Agreement.

Resolving Disagreements. 7.1.1. The Parties are committed to ensuring that problems, where they arise, are dealt with in an effective and timely way. 7.1.2. In this regard, the parties Parties reaffirm their commitments under previous Public Service Agreements, most recently in paragraph 4.1 of the Public Service Agreement 2013-2013- 2018, which obliges all parties Parties to:-  • recognise the importance of stable industrial relations and maintain a well- managed industrial relations environment;  • ensure that they have well developed communication channels;  • seek to resolve problems before they escalate into industrial disputes;  • resolve disagreements where they arise promptly; and  • co-operate with the implementation of change pending the outcome of the industrial relations process conducted in a timely fashion. 7.1.3. With a view to ensuring swift resolution of disagreements on matters covered by this Agreement, it is further agreed, where the Parties involved cannot reach agreement within 4 weeks, to refer disputes by either side to the WRC and if necessary to the Labour Court (or, where such apply, to other agreed machinery). Where a Conciliation or Arbitration Scheme applies, the issue will be referred within 4 weeks, to the Conciliation machinery under the Scheme and, if unresolved, to the Arbitration BoardBoard (or, alternativelywhere such apply, to other agreed machinery). The outcome from the industrial relations or arbitration process will be binding and final. 7.1.4. Where difficulties arise in the operation of the above, the Oversight Body shall engage proactively with the parties Parties to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Agreement.

Resolving Disagreements. 7.1.1. The Parties are committed to ensuring that problems, where they arise, are dealt with in an effective and timely way. 7.1.2. In this regard, the parties reaffirm their commitments under previous Public Service Agreements, most recently in paragraph 4.1 of the Public Service Agreement 2013-2018, which obliges all parties to:-  • recognise the importance of stable industrial relations and maintain a well- managed industrial relations environment;  • ensure that they have well developed communication channels;  • seek to resolve problems before they escalate into industrial disputes;  • resolve disagreements where they arise promptly; and  • co-operate with the implementation of change pending the outcome of the industrial relations process conducted in a timely fashion. 7.1.3. With a view to ensuring swift resolution of disagreements on matters covered by this Agreement, it is further agreed, where the Parties involved cannot reach agreement within 4 weeks, to refer disputes by either side to the WRC and if necessary to the Labour Court (or, where such apply, to other agreed machinery). Where a Conciliation or Arbitration Scheme applies, the issue will be referred within 4 weeks, to the Conciliation machinery under the Scheme and, if unresolved, to the Arbitration Board, alternatively, to other agreed machinery. The outcome from the industrial relations or arbitration process will be binding and final. 7.1.4. Where difficulties arise in the operation of the above, the Oversight Body shall engage proactively with the parties to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Agreement.