Fair Work Sample Clauses

Fair Work. 20.1 The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-rewarded, well- motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, are diverse and is engaged in decision making.
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Fair Work. Institutions advance and promote Fair Work practices as employers In line with the Inclusive theme in Aberdeen 2040, and the five commitments made, the advancement of fair work practices is a key xxxxx of University strategy in this area. The University is committed to adopting the Scottish Government’s “Fair Work First” policy, with the following areas targeted: • Ensuring appropriate channels for employees to have a voice; • Investment in workforce development; • No inappropriate use of zero hours contracts; • Actions to tackle the gender pay gap and create diverse and inclusive workplaces; • Payment of the real Living Wage. The University has already made changes to working practices to meet these areas including being an accredited Living Wage Employer since 2015. Further actions to support the above key areas include: • Ongoing and long-established partnership working with all recognised Campus Trade Unions – Campus Trade Unions form part of formal University Committees and Working Groups, Trade Union representative meet with Senior Management and HR regularly to ensure that staff opinions and views are heard. Regular open meetings are also held with members of the Senior Management Team where all staff are encouraged to voice their opinions and ask questions. • Comprehensive suite of management and skills training – Training is available to all staff and is reviewed regularly to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the workforce and the University, demonstrating the University’s recognition of the importance in investing in Staff Development. • Zero hours contracts - The University does not use zero hours contracts and the Reward Consultation and Negotiation Group has recently completed a review of the use of Guaranteed Minimum Hours contracts. This review has brought about changes including increasing the minimum default number of hours offered as well ensuring that where members of staff have worked a consistent level of hours they are offered a fractional contract. • Gender pay gap and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace – the University is taking forward actions based on the outcome of its most recent Gender Pay Gap reports, as well as recommendations arising from an Equal Pay Audit undertaken by an external consultancy during 2021. Actions include implementation of a new Recruitment and Selection Policy, which includes a number of ‘positive action’ measures; development of a new Academic Promotion Policy and Procedure, which incl...
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Fair Work. HCR Ltd pay their staff in excess of the UK Living Wage and all their employees, whether full or part time, are given full contracts of employment; HCR do not make use of zero hours contracts. In addition, HCR incentivise staff members with: • Profit related bonuses based on results for the year; • Discretionary bonuses awarded during the year for exceptional performance; • Bonuses related to customer feedback; • Support (financial and time) for personal and professional development courses; • 10 year, 15 year and 20 year service awards; heavy investment in staff training.
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Fair Work. As the University for the Common Good, our Strategy 2030 guides our commitment to Fair Work practices for all staff. We were Scotland’s first accredited Living Wage University employer, and we work jointly with our trade unions, staff and stakeholders to implement equal pay effectively. The success of our approach is evidenced by our gender pay gap being consistently below the sector average. Our staff voice is heard through a variety of channels, including staff surveys, our formal trade union consultation mechanism, management fora and regular opportunities for staff to engage directly with the Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Our staff are encouraged to set out a personal development plan as part of their annual review conversations which is supported via funding and time allowance to pursue both recognised qualifications and a variety of internal and external courses. All of our staff have access to the full range of family friendly policies from the first day of their employment, including our Flexible Working policy. The success of the University’s commitment to Fair Work is demonstrated by our performance in the global THE Impact Rankings particularly in relation to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) where we score very highly for employment practices, including being ranked 4th in the world and 1st in the UK for Gender Equality. Our success can also be measured by achievement of the Xxxxxx XXXX silver institutional award, and our holding both Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ and Disability Confident ‘Committed’ employer status.
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  • Summer Work a. This section shall apply only to those employees hired to fill temporary summer positions.

  • Project Work PURCHASER shall complete the following projects in accordance with the specifications provided in Exhibits B, C, D, E, and F and written instructions from STATE. Project locations are shown on Exhibit A unless otherwise described. PURCHASER shall furnish all material unless otherwise specified.

  • Extra Work At any time during the Term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.

  • Contract Work The provision of goods and services identified in the Contract constitute the contract work (Contract Work). Contractor shall perform the Contract Work pursuant to the terms of the Contract. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, services, appliances, and appurtenances for the Contract Work in strict conformity with this Contract, within the time-period prescribed by the City.

  • OTHER WORK 14.1 Owner may perform other work related to the Project at the site by Owner’s own forces, have other work performed by utility owners or let other direct contracts. If the fact that such other work is to be performed is not noted in the Contract Documents, written notice thereof will be given to Construction Contractor prior to starting any such other work. If Construction Contractor believes that such performance will involve additional expense to Construction Contractor or require additional time, Construction Contractor shall send written notice of that fact to Owner and Design Professional within seven (7) calendar days of being notified of the other work. If Construction Contractor fails to send the above required seven (7) calendar days’ notice, Construction Contractor will be deemed to have waived any rights it otherwise may have had to seek an extension to the Contract Time or adjustment to the Contract Amount.

  • THE WORK The Work comprises the completed construction required by the Contract Documents and includes all labor necessary to produce such construction, and all materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

  • Commencement and Completion of Work Upon the Effective Date of the Contract, bidder agrees to commence all Preconstruction Activities. Upon issuance of a Proceed Order, bidder agrees to commence physical activities on the Site with adequate forces and equipment and to complete to Material Completion all work in 90 consecutive calendar days beginning the day after the date of the Proceed Order. Bid Bond. Enclosed herewith is a Bid Bond (NO OTHER FORM ACCEPTABLE) in the amount of Dollars ($ ) (being not less than five percent of the Bid). Bidder agrees that the above stated amount is the proper measure of liquidated damages that the Owner will sustain by bidder’s failure to execute the Contract or to furnish the Performance and Payment Bonds should bidder’s bid be accepted. Obligation of Bid Bond. If this bid is accepted within thirty-five days after the date set for the opening of bids and bidder fails to execute the Contract within ten days after Notice of Successful Bid, or if bidder fails to furnish both Performance and Payment Bonds, the obligation of the Bid Bond will remain in full force and effect and the money payable thereon shall be paid into the funds of the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure; otherwise, the obligations of the Bid Bond will be null and void. Bidder Certification Certification under Oath. Under oath I certify that I am a principal or other representative of the bidder, and that I am authorized by it to execute the foregoing bid on its behalf; and further, that I am a principal person of the bidder with management responsibility for the construction for the bidder, and as such I am personally knowledgeable of all its pertinent matters. I further certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the same services, materials, labor, supplies, or equipment and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Bidder and its principals understand that collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards. Bidder agrees to abide by all conditions of this bid. BY: Authorized Signature (BLUE INK) Printed Name Title Sworn to and subscribed before me this Day of , 20 . Notary Public My commission expires:

  • Construction Work The regulation at 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.3 defines “construction work” as the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, conversion, extension, demolition or repair of buildings, highways, or other changes or improvements to real property, including facilities providing utility services. The term also includes the supervision, inspection, and other onsite functions incidental to the actual construction.

  • Needs Improvement the Educator’s performance on a standard or overall is below the requirements of a standard or overall, but is not considered to be unsatisfactory at this time. Improvement is necessary and expected.

  • Day Work The work week shall be thirty-seven and one-half (37 ½) hours exclusive of lunch periods, comprising five (5) days of seven and one-half (7 ½) hours each, Monday through Friday. The work day shall be scheduled to fall between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise agreed.

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