Common use of Child Safety and Endangerment Clause in Contracts

Child Safety and Endangerment. The Union and the City are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance for child endangerment. For unit members in any City department who work or interact with minors or children as part of the job duties, any instance of observed, reported, or reasonably suspected mistreatment or maltreatment of a child or minor will result in the employee being placed on paid administrative leave and subject to an investigation. Employees found to have harmed or endangered a child of any age will be subject to discipline up to and including termination from employment, provided the endangerment or harm was directly related to the job duties.