Statement of Principle. The parties acknowledge the following provisions are to protect the rights of employees during pregnancy and on their return to employment following parental leave.
Statement of Principle. The parties acknowledge the following provisions are to protect the rights of employees during pregnancy and on their return to employment following parental leave and is to be read in conjunction with the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (referred to as the Act in this clause 16), provided that where this clause 16 is more favourable to the employee, the provisions of this clause 16 shall prevail. Employees should seek the advice of their manager, Human Resources or NZNO in applying for parental leave. Advice on parental leave is also available from Employment New Zealand (xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xx). Advice on parental leave payments is available from the Inland Revenue Department (xxx.xxx.xxxx.xx.)
Statement of Principle. The Employer and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination by the Employer or the Union against employees because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, or marital status. In addition, consistent with the other provisions of this Agreement, there shall be no unlawful discrimination against handicapped employees, as prohibited by the Rehabilitation Act.
Statement of Principle. The Union in behalf of its members agrees that it will not call or sanction a strike or slowdown.
Statement of Principle. The parties acknowledge the following provisions are to protect the rights of employees during pregnancy and on their return to employment following parental leave and is to be read in conjunction with the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (referred to as the Act in this clause 19, provided that where this clause 19 is more favourable to the employee, the provisions of this clause 19 shall prevail. Employees should seek the advice of their manager, Human Resources or APEX in applying for parental leave. Advice on parental leave is also available from Employment New Zealand. Advice on parental leave payments is available from the Inland Revenue Department.
Statement of Principle. The parties acknowledge the following provisions are to protect the rights of employees during pregnancy and on their return to employment following parental leave and is to be read in conjunction with the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (referred to as the Act in this clause 16), provided that where this clause 16 is more favourable to the employee, the provisions of this clause 16 shall prevail.
Statement of Principle. The Employer and the Union are mutually committed to continual improvement of quality state provided services through a joint partnership involving union leaders and staff and the bargaining unit members they represent, agency directors and their agency management staff at all levels of their organizations. This partnership of union and management shall be known as the Quality Services through Partnership (QStP). The principles of this Article shall apply in all quality improvement processes utilized in agencies with OCSEA bargaining unit employees. QStP will be jointly developed, implemented and monitored. It is recognized by the parties that QStP is a separate process from the normal collective bargaining and contract administration procedures. The purpose of QStP program will be to establish a quality work culture and environment which allows for a collaboration of management and bargaining unit talents through use of the quality processes and procedures to develop and deliver quality services through union and management teamwork and employee involvement and empowerment. As a result of their mutual commitment to improving quality services, the parties agree that quality outcomes and improvements resulting from QStP will not be used as the basis or rationale for layoffs.
Statement of Principle. The Employer and the Union agree that there shall be no dis- crimination by the Employer or the Union against employees because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, or marital status. In addition, consistent with the other provi- sions of this Agreement, there shall be no unlawful discrimina- tion against disabled employees, as prohibited by the Rehabilitation Act.
Statement of Principle. The Employer and the Union recognize the right of all employees to work in, and students to study in, an environment free from harassment. The parties agree that harassment is a violation of a person’s rights, dignity and personal well-being. Where a complaint of harassment is substantiated, appropriate disciplinary measures, up to and including dismissal, are supported and endorsed by the parties.
Statement of Principle. In the administration of this Article, a basic principle shall be that disci- xxxxx should be corrective in nature, rather than punitive. No employee may be disciplined or discharged except for just cause such as, but not limited to, insubordination, pilferage, intoxication (drugs or alcohol), in- competence, failure to perform work as requested, violation of the terms of this Agreement, or failure to observe safety rules and regulations. Any such discipline or discharge shall be subject to the grievance-arbitration procedure provided for in this Agreement, which could result in reinstate- ment and restitution, including back pay.
