8 - SUSPENSION Clause Samples
The Suspension clause grants one or both parties the right to temporarily halt the performance of their contractual obligations under certain conditions. Typically, this clause outlines the specific circumstances that justify suspension, such as non-payment, safety concerns, or force majeure events, and may require written notice before suspension takes effect. Its core practical function is to provide a structured process for pausing contract activities without terminating the agreement, thereby protecting parties from undue risk or loss when unforeseen issues arise.
8 - SUSPENSION. II.8.1 The partner may suspend implementation of an action if exceptional circumstances make this impossible or excessively difficult, notably in the event of force majeure. He shall inform Cedefop without delay, giving all the necessary reasons and details and the foreseeable date of resumption.
II.8.2 If Cedefop does not terminate the specific agreement under Article II.12.2, the partner shall resume implementation once circumstances allow and shall inform Cedefop accordingly. The duration of the action shall be extended by a period equivalent to the length of the suspension. In accordance with Article II.14, a supplementary written agreement to the specific agreement shall be concluded to extend the duration of the action and to make any amendments that may be necessary to adapt the action to the new implementing conditions.
8 - SUSPENSION. II.8.1 The partner may suspend implementation of an action if exceptional circumstances make this impossible or excessively difficult, notably in the event of force majeure. He shall inform the Commission without delay, giving all the necessary reasons and details and the foreseeable date of resumption.
II.8.2 If the Commission does not terminate the specific agreement under Article II.12.2, the partner shall resume implementation once circumstances allow and shall inform the Commission accordingly. The duration of the action shall be extended by a period equivalent to the length of the suspension.
8 - SUSPENSION. II.8.1 The partner may suspend implementation of an action if exceptional circumstances make this impossible or excessively difficult, notably in the event of force majeure. He shall inform the Executive Director without delay, giving all the necessary reasons and details and the foreseeable date of resumption.
II.8.2 If the Executive Director does not terminate the specific agreement under Article II.12.2, the partner shall resume implementation at a new date, in agreement with the Executive Director accordingly.
II.8.3 In accordance with Article II.14, a supplementary written agreement to the specific agreement shall be concluded to extend the duration of the action and to make any amendments that may be necessary to adapt the action to the new implementing conditions.
8 - SUSPENSION. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this agreement, no member of the Union shall be preemptively discharged. He/She shall first be suspended without pay for not more than five (5) working days. During this period of suspension the employee may, if he/she believes he/she has been unjustly dealt with, request a hearing and a statement of the offense before the superintendent of schools or designated representative with members of the Grievance Committee present. At such hearing, the facts concerning the case shall be made available to both parties. As soon as practicable after such hearing but not later than five (5) working days, the superintendent of schools or designated representative shall conclude whether the suspension shall be revoked, modified, extended or converted into a discharge. In the event the suspension is modified, extended, or converted into a discharge, the employee may file a grievance alleging that he/she was unjustly treated and such grievance shall be presented under Step 3 of the grievance procedure within five (5) working days after the superintendent of schools’ or designated representative’s final decision on such suspension or discharge. Steps 1 and 2 shall be considered automatically processed. Should such grievance prove that the employee was unjustly suspended or discharged, the Board shall reinstate and reimburse said employee for financial loss sustained during the period of suspension or discharge at the employee’s regular rate of pay.
8 - SUSPENSION. II.8.1 The partner may suspend implementation of an action if exceptional circumstances make this impossible or excessively difficult, notably in the event of force majeure. He shall inform the Agency without delay, giving all the necessary reasons and details and the foreseeable date of resumption.
II.8.2 If the Agency does not terminate the specific grant agreement under Article II.12.2, the partner shall resume implementation once circumstances allow and shall inform the Agency accordingly. The duration of the action shall be extended by a period equivalent to the length of the suspension.
II.8.3 In accordance with Article II.14, a supplementary written agreement to the specific grant agreement shall be concluded to extend the duration of the action and to make any amendments that may be necessary to adapt the action to the new implementing conditions.