Working Knowledge of Second Language Sample Clauses

Working Knowledge of Second Language. (i) A lack of working knowledge of a second language should not bar an otherwise qualified applicant where such applicant shows willingness and demonstrates an ability on an objective basis to learn the second language. Such applicant must also agree that he/she will demonstrate a working knowledge of the second language within twenty-four (24) months, if appointed. The Employer and such applicant, if appointed, shall establish an education program to achieve this end, which may include evening courses, tutoring, as well as paid leave(s) of absence. (ii) The successful applicant shall be appointed but not transferred to the position until he/she can successfully demonstrate that he/she has attained the working knowledge of the second language (maximum period 24 months). In the interim period, the Employer shall offer the position to the next qualified candidate on the list who meets the language requirements of the position. (iii) If the working knowledge is not achieved by the end of the 24-month period, or if the employee finds himself/herself unable to attain the working knowledge, the position will be reposted and only candidates who can meet the language requirements will be considered regarding this posting. (iv) Any other employee promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to his/her former position without loss of seniority and his/her salary will be adjusted to the appropriate rate in his/her former position. 12.01 Both parties recognize that job security should increase in proportion to length of service. If there is to be a reduction in the number of personnel within the bargaining unit, the Employer will give the Union as much advance notice as possible and discussion will begin to determine what should be done with those employees whose positions become redundant. Employees shall be laid off in reverse order of seniority and shall be recalled in the order of their seniority provided they are qualified to perform the work. No new employees will be hired until those laid off have been given an opportunity of employment.
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Working Knowledge of Second Language. (i) A lack of working knowledge of a second language should not bar an otherwise qualified applicant where such applicant shows willingness and demonstrates an ability on an objective basis to learn the second language. Such applicant must also agree that he/she will demonstrate a working knowledge of the second language within twenty-four (24) months, if appointed. The Employer and such applicant, if appointed, shall establish an education program to achieve this end, which may include evening courses, tutoring, as well as paid leave(s) of absence. The Employer agrees to pay for necessary courses and tutoring. (ii) The successful applicant shall be appointed but not transferred to the position until he/she can successfully demonstrate that he/she has attained the working knowledge of the second language (maximum period 24 months). In the interim period, the Employer shall offer the position to the next qualified candidate on the list who meets the language requirements of the position. (iii) If the working knowledge is not achieved by the end of the 24-month period, or if the employee finds himself/herself unable to attain the working knowledge, the position will be reposted and only candidates who can meet the language requirements will be considered re: this posting. (iv) Any other employee promoted or transferred because of the rearrangement of positions shall also be returned to his/her former position without loss of seniority and his/her salary will be adjusted to the appropriate rate in his/her former position.
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  • Seller’s Knowledge For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Seller’s knowledge” or words of similar import shall mean and refer solely to the actual knowledge of the following representatives of Seller without duty of investigation or inquiry on the part of any of them: K▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, C▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, C▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, T▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and B▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇.

  • Knowledge of the Company The term “Knowledge of the Company” shall mean the actual knowledge of the Company and the Sellers, with respect to the matter in question, and such knowledge as any of them reasonably should have obtained upon commercially reasonable inquiry of employees and contractors of the Company into the matter in question.

  • No Knowledge The Company has no knowledge of any event which would be more likely than not to have the effect of causing such Registration Statement to be suspended or otherwise ineffective.

  • Purchaser’s Knowledge The Seller shall not be liable for any Claim under or in respect of the Seller’s Warranties to the extent that the Purchaser is actually aware at the date of this Agreement (i) of the facts, matters or circumstances which are the subject matter of the Claim and (ii) that such facts, matters or circumstances could reasonably be expected to give rise to a Claim.