Existing Practice Clause Samples
The 'Existing Practice' clause defines the standard procedures, methods, or customs that are already in use within a particular industry or by the parties involved at the time the contract is made. This clause typically clarifies that certain actions, deliverables, or interpretations should align with what is commonly accepted or routinely performed in the relevant field. For example, it may specify that services will be provided in accordance with the usual standards of care or operational methods. Its core function is to ensure that expectations are clear and that parties are held to a reasonable and recognized standard, thereby reducing ambiguity and potential disputes over what constitutes acceptable performance.
Existing Practice. Except where modified by this Agreement, existing practices relating to terms and conditions of employment which are reasonable, certain, and known, and which were in force at the date of commencement of this Agreement or during the preceding academic year, shall continue during the term of this Agreement. The onus of establishing an existing practice within the meaning of this Article shall rest on the party or person alleging the existence of such practice. Either party may seek interpretation of existing practice relating to terms and conditions of employment by referring any such matter to the Joint Committee as established in II.6 of this Agreement. The Joint Committee shall be allowed one (1) month from the date of the request to resolve such issues. The Board may, following due notice to the Association stated in writing, amend, alter, or discontinue existing practices in a reasonable way. Reasonable grounds for altering, amending, or discontinuing existing practices shall include the need of the Board to comply with any of the articles of this Agreement.
Existing Practice. Employees on staff as of March 31, 1994, whose work week and/or work day is less than those specified in Article 19 will not have their hours of work increased during the time of this agreement.
Existing Practice. Employees on staff as of March whose work week and/or work day is less than those specified in Article will not have their hours of work increased during the time of this agreement. Days of rest shall be allocated at the rate of the minimum of two (2) consecutive days of rest except where mutually agreed by the employee and supervisor.
Existing Practice. to comply with any of the articles of this Agreement.
Existing Practice. Except where modified by this Agreement, existing practices relating to terms and conditions of employment which are reasonable, certain, and known, and which were in force at the date of commencement of this Agreement or during the preceding academic year, shall continue during the term of this Agreement. The onus of establishing an existing practice within the meaning of this Article shall rest on the party or person alleging the existence of such practice. Either party may seek interpretation of practice relating to terms and conditions of employment by referring any such matter to Joint Committee as established in of this The Joint shall be allowed one (1) month from the date of the request to resolve such issues. The Board may, following due notice to the Association stated in writing, amend, alter, or discontinue existing practices in a reasonable Reasonable grounds for altering, amending, or discontinuing existing practices shall include the need of the Board to comply with any of the articles of this Agreement.
Existing Practice. The Employer agrees to discuss with a Bargaining Unit representative any proposed modification to existing policies which may affect the status or working conditions of the Bargaining Unitmembers.
Existing Practice. “Existing Practice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a) of Article III.
Existing Practice. 5.05.01 The employer agrees to discuss with The Bargaining Unit President, or designate any modification to policies which may affect the status or working conditions of Bargaining Unit members.