Senator MARGETTS(5.06 p.m.) —I move:

(31)   Schedule 7, item 5, page 48 (line 14), omit "the termination took effect", substitute "the employee received written notice of the termination".

This amendment changes the requirement that applications in respect of terminations be lodged with the commission within 21 days after the employee receives written notice of termination. Non-English speaking back ground workers made submissions to the committee that highlighted the need for written notice to be given to employees to enable proper advice to be sought in the event of termination. This is a very reasonable request. I imagine that it is also the case, considering the nature of work these days, that people know what their position is and, if they are to take action, they probably need something in a legal sense to be able to say, `This is what has happened to me and this is my concern.' It does not say that it has to be typed; it does not say that it has to be on letterhead; it does say that it should be written. I do not think that is unreasonable.

Amendment negatived.