Common use of STAFF SURPLUS Clause in Contracts

STAFF SURPLUS. 23.1 When as a result of the substantial restructuring of the whole, or any parts, of the employer's operations; either due to the re-organisation, review of work method, change in plant (or like cause), the employer requires a reduction in the number of employees, or, employees can no longer be employed in their current position, at their current grade or work location (i.e. the terms of appointment to their present position), then the options in sub-clause 23.4 below shall be invoked and decided on a case by case basis in accordance with this clause. 23.2 Notification of a staffing surplus shall be advised to the affected employees and their Union at least one month prior to the date of giving notice of position required to be discharged to any affected employee. This date may be varied by agreement between the parties. During this period, the employer and employee, who can elect to involve their Union Representative, will meet to agree on the 23.3 The following information shall be made available to the Union representatives: (a) the location/s of proposed surplus (b) the total number of proposed surplus employees (c) the date by which the surplus needs to be discharged (d) the positions, grading, names and ages of the affected employees who are union members (e) availability of alternative positions in the DHB. On request the Union representative will be supplied with relevant additional information where available.

STAFF SURPLUS. 23.1 38.3.1 When as a result of the substantial restructuring of the whole, or any parts, of the employer's operations; either due to the re-organisation, review of work method, change in plant (or like cause), the employer requires a reduction in the number of employees, or, employees can no longer be employed in their current position, at their current grade or work location (i.e. the terms of appointment to their present position), then the options in sub-clause 23.4 38.4 below shall be invoked and decided on a case by case basis in accordance with this clause. 23.2 38.3.2 Notification of a staffing surplus shall be advised to the affected employees and their Union at least one month prior to the date of giving notice of position required to be discharged severance to any affected employee. This date may be varied by agreement between the parties. During this period, the employer and employee, who can elect to involve their Union Representative, will meet to agree on thethe options appropriate to the circumstances. Where employees are to be relocated, at least three months' notice shall be given to employees, provided that in any situation, a lesser period of notice may be mutually agreed between the employee and the employer where the circumstances warrant it (and agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld). 23.3 38.3.3 The following information shall be made available to the Union representatives: (a) the location/s of proposed surplus (b) the total number of proposed surplus employees (c) the date by which the surplus needs to be discharged (d) the positions, grading, names and ages of the affected employees who are union members (e) availability of alternative positions in the DHB. On request the Union representative will be supplied with relevant additional information where available.