Common use of Introduction of Change and Redundancy Clause in Contracts

Introduction of Change and Redundancy. 3.1.1 This clause applies if the School: 3.1.1.1 has made a definite decision to introduce a major change to production, programme, organisation, structure or technology in relation to the School that is likely to have a significant effect on the employees; or 3.1.1.2 proposes to introduce a change to the regular roster of ordinary hours of work of employees. 3.1.2 For a major change referred to in paragraph ▇.▇.▇.▇: 3.1.2.1 the School must notify the relevant employees of the decision to introduce the major change; and 3.1.2.2 Subclauses 3.1.3 to 3.1.9 apply. 3.1.3 The relevant employees may appoint a representative for the purposes of the procedures in this section 3.1. 3.1.4 If: 3.1.4.1 a relevant employee appoints, or relevant employees appoint, a representative for the purposes of consultation; and 3.1.4.2 the employee or employees advise the School of the identity of the representative; the School will recognise the representative. 3.1.5 As soon as practicable after making its decision, the School will: 3.1.5.1 discuss with the relevant employees: a) the introduction of the change; and b) the effect the change is likely to have on the employees; and c) measures the School is taking to avert or mitigate the adverse effect of the change on the employees; and 3.1.5.2 for the purposes of the discussion – provide, in writing, to the relevant employees: a) all relevant information about the change including the nature of the change proposed; and b) information about the expected effects of the change on the employees; and c) any other matters likely to affect the employees.