Common use of First Consideration Clause in Contracts

First Consideration. The Employer agrees that when a position in a new classification is created at a clinic or when there is a vacancy in a classification other than Medical Receptionist or Nurse which is within the Union bargaining unit, the Employer shall give its employees first notice by posting a notice inviting applications for the position. Where an employee within the bargaining unit is not appointed to fill the position, she or he shall be given, upon request, an explanation as to why her or his application was not accepted. The request for reasons must be made within fourteen (14) calendar days of becoming aware that the employee is not the successful candidate. The Employer shall provide such reasons within a further fourteen (14) calendar days.

First Consideration. The Employer agrees that when a position in a new classification is created at a clinic or when there is a vacancy in a classification other than Medical Receptionist or Nurse which is within the Union bargaining unit, the Employer shall communicate the information to the Union’s Labour Relations Officer in advance, and give its employees first notice by posting a notice inviting applications for the position. Where an employee within the bargaining unit is not appointed to fill the position, she or he shall be given, upon request, an explanation as to why her or his application was not accepted. The request for reasons must be made within fourteen (14) calendar days of becoming aware that the employee is not the successful candidate. The Employer shall provide such reasons within a further fourteen (14) calendar days.