Common use of Exceptional Clause in Contracts

Exceptional. Central Management will inform the EWC or its Select Committee as soon as possible, and before final decisions are taken (with the exception of the nature of the information or document being such that, such disclosure would seriously harm the functioning of, or would be prejudicial to, the undertaking or group of undertakings concerned) about all exceptional circumstances or planned decisions affecting the employees’ interest to a considerable extent in at least two companies of Telefónica in two countries within the geographical scope of this Agreement, for example as regards the relocation or closure of establishments. If, following notification of an exceptional circumstance in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the EWC or the Select Committee so requests it shall meet Central Management, or another more appropriate level of management within Telefónica having its own powers of decision on the matters to be dealt with at an exceptional meeting, in order to be further informed about and consulted on the circumstances referred to. This meeting shall be held at a time at which such information and consultation is still meaningful i.e. when a final decision on the issue at stake has not yet been taken. The EWC or Select Committee may issue an opinion within a reasonable timeframe following the meeting. Central management will respond to the opinion given by the EWC.

Exceptional. Central Management will inform the EWC or its Select Committee as soon as possible, and before final decisions are taken (with the exception of the nature of the information or document being such that, such disclosure would seriously harm the functioning of, or would be prejudicial to, the undertaking or group of undertakings concerned) Diffusé par Planet Labor about all exceptional circumstances or planned decisions affecting the employees’ interest to a considerable extent in at least two companies of Telefónica in two countries within the geographical scope of this Agreement, for example as regards the relocation or closure of establishments. If, following notification of an exceptional circumstance in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the EWC or the Select Committee so requests it shall meet Central Management, or another more appropriate level of management within Telefónica having its own powers of decision on the matters to be dealt with at an exceptional meeting, in order to be further informed about and consulted on the circumstances referred to. This meeting shall be held at a time at which such information and consultation is still meaningful i.e. when a final decision on the issue at stake has not yet been taken. The EWC or Select Committee may issue an opinion within a reasonable timeframe following the meeting. Central management will respond to the opinion given by the EWC.