Common use of Merit Criteria Clause in Contracts

Merit Criteria. Merit Criteria for the progression of physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants (per clause 5.2 below) are attached as Appendix 3 to the Agreement. The employer reserves the right to amend such criteria. Prior to proceeding with any such proposal to make such an amendment, the employer will give a minimum of three months’ notice of such proposal to APEX and the staff who may be affected by such a proposal. During this period the employer will provide APEX and the relevant staff an opportunity to meet with the employer and endeavour to reach an agreement in regard to any proposal to amend the necessary criteria. Both parties will take account of the partnerships principles referred to within Appendix 1. By agreement, APEX and the employer may choose to waive such notice period. Individual criteria that have already been set and agreed to, shall not be changed without the agreement of the affected employee.