Job Protection 15.9.1 Subject to 15.10 below, an employee returning from parental leave is entitled to resume work in the same position or a similar position to the one they occupied at the time of commencing parental leave. A similar position means a position:
(a) At the equivalent salary, grading;
(b) At the equivalent weekly hours of duty;
(c) In the same location or other location within reasonable commuting distance; and
(d) Involving responsibilities broadly comparable to those experienced in the previous position.
15.9.2 Where applicable, employees shall continue to be awarded increments when their incremental date falls during absence on parental leave.
SAFETY AND HEALTH A. The Employer agrees to provide a safe, clean wholesome surrounding in all places of employment.
B. Each Department head shall issue instructions to all supervisory personnel to carry out the provisions of this Article.
C. When an employee reports any condition which he/she believes to be injurious to his/her health to the administrative head of a work location, the administrative head shall correct the situation if within his/her authority, or shall report said complaint to his/her supervisor.
D. A copy of the provisions of this Article shall be conspicuously posted in each work location.
E. In all new places of employment, where the Union alleges that the air quality is inferior, the person in charge of the location will make reasonable efforts to have air quality checked. If the air quality is found to be sub-standard, the person in charge of the location shall make reasonable efforts to improve it.
F. Whenever temperature inside any work location is unusually hot or cold, the person in charge of such work location shall immediately contact the person responsible for the building to determine the cause and probable length of time necessary to correct the problem.
G. The Employer will make every reasonable effort to xxxxx asbestos containing materials as recommended by the Division of Occupational Hygiene. Where such cleanup is not possible, the Employer will make every effort to avoid making work assignments, which will unduly expose employees to known hazardous materials.
H. Pregnant employees who work in conditions/situations deemed hazardous or dangerous to the pregnancy by the attending physician may request a temporary reassignment within their job description or a comparable position, and may be reassigned within two (2) weeks of notification for the duration of the pregnancy. Upon request by management, the employee will provide medical evidence. Such work assignments shall be determined by the appointing authority or his/her designee. This request must be made in writing to the Appointing Authority.
I. Grievances involving the interpretation or application of the provisions of this Article may be processed through Step III of the grievance procedure set forth in Article 23, but may not be the subject of arbitration.
Section 19.2 The Parties agree to establish a program to monitor air quality at new and existing worksites. The parties agree to negotiate over the specific provisions of such a protocol within 60 days.
Section 19.3 The parties agree to establish a safety and security committee to study all state buildings and leased property where state employees work. The mission of the study will be to establish more consistent safety and security policies to ensure the safety and security of all state employees at their work site and citizens of the Commonwealth that visit state agencies. In addition, the parties agree to establish a training program to promote the safety and security of all state employees that may include, but shall not be limited to active shooter training, front line security, and reception practices and protocol for 911 emergencies.
Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.
PATENT PROTECTION 10.1 LICENSEE shall be responsible for all present and future costs of filing, prosecution and maintenance of all United States patent applications contained in the LICENSED PATENTS that are incurred by YALE after the EFFECTIVE DATE. Any and all such United States patent applications, and resulting issued patents, shall remain the property of YALE. Notwithstanding the foregoing, YALE agrees to negotiate in good faith with LICENSEE to reduce LICENSEE’s payment on LICENSED PATENTS in the event that the LICENSED PATENTS outside of FIELD is licensed by YALE to a third party.
10.2 LICENSEE shall be responsible for all ongoing costs of filing, prosecution and maintenance of all foreign patent applications and patents contained in the LICENSED PATENTS in the countries outside the United States in the LICENSED TERRITORY selected by YALE in good faith together with LICENSEE, in each case that are incurred by YALE after the EFFECTIVE DATE. All such applications or patents shall remain the property of YALE. Notwithstanding the foregoing, YALE agrees to negotiate in good faith with LICENSEE to reduce LICENSEE’s payment on LICENSED PATENTS in the event that the LICENSED PATENTS outside of FIELD is licensed by YALE to a third party.
10.3 If, upon receipt of written notice of the request of YALE, LICENSEE does not agree to pay the expenses of filing, prosecuting or maintaining a patent application or patent within the LICENSED PATENTS in any country outside the United States, or fails to pay the expenses of filing, prosecuting or maintaining such a patent application or patent in the United States, in each case as required under Articles 10.2 and 10.3, then LICENSEE’s rights under this Agreement shall terminate automatically with respect to such patent application or patent in that country.
10.4 The costs mentioned in Articles 10.2 and 10.3 shall include, but are not limited to, any past, present and future taxes, annuities, working fees, maintenance fees, renewal and extension charges. Payment of such costs shall be made, at YALE’s option, either directly to patent counsel or by reimbursement to YALE. In either case, LICENSEE shall make payment directly to the appropriate party within [***] of receiving its invoice. If LICENSEE fails to make payment to YALE or patent counsel, as appropriate, within the [***] period, LICENSEE shall be responsible for any surcharge on the invoiced amount as may be charged by patent counsel. Failure of LICENSEE to comply with Articles 10.1 and 10.2 shall be grounds for termination by YALE under Article 13.1(b).
10.5 All patent applications under the LICENSED PATENTS shall be prepared, prosecuted, filed and maintained by independent patent counsel chosen by YALE and reasonably acceptable to LICENSEE. Said independent patent counsel shall be ultimately responsible to YALE. YALE shall instruct patent counsel to keep both YALE and LICENSEE fully informed of the progress of all patent applications and patents, and to give both YALE and LICENSEE reasonable opportunity to comment on the filing and prosecution of patent applications in the LICENSED PATENTS, including the type and scope of useful claims and the nature of supporting disclosures, and including the opportunity to review and comment on all draft responses to applicable patent offices prior to submission thereof. YALE will ensure that LICENSEE’s comments are taken into account in good faith. YALE will not abandon any patent application or patent for which LICENSEE is bearing expenses without LICENSEE’s consent. YALE shall have no liability to LICENSEE for damages, whether direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or otherwise, allegedly arising from its good faith decisions, actions and omissions in connection with such prosecution.
10.6 LICENSEE shall xxxx, and shall require AFFILIATES and SUBLICENSEES to xxxx, all LICENSED PRODUCTS, that are tangible products, with the numbers of all patents included in LICENSED PATENTS that cover the LICENSED PRODUCTS. Without limiting the foregoing, all LICENSED PRODUCTS shall be marked in such a manner as to conform with the patent marking notices required by the law of any country where such LICENSED PRODUCTS are made, sold, used or shipped, including, but not limited to, the applicable patent laws of that country.
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law Contractor represents and warrants that all articles and services shall meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended (29 U.S.C. Chapter 15).
Occupational Safety and Health Acts Contractor(s) who perform any work under this contract shall fully comply with the provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and any amendments thereto and regulations pursuant to the act. Any Contractor who fails to do so may be terminated for cause as set forth below.
AND HEALTH The Employer shall comply with all applicable federal, territorial, and municipal health and safety legislation and regulations. All standards established under the legislation and regulations shall constitute minimum acceptable practice.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
Occupational Health and Safety Act The Employer, the Union, and the Employees recognize they are bound by the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, S.N.S. 1996, c.7, and appropriate federal acts and regulations. Any breach of these obligations may be grieved pursuant to this Agreement.
OF CLEAN AIR ACT AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT This provision is applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all related subcontracts. By submission of this bid/proposal or the execution of this contract, or subcontract, as appropriate, the bidder, proposer, Federal-aid construction contractor, or subcontractor, as appropriate, will be deemed to have stipulated as follows:
1. That any person who is or will be utilized in the performance of this contract is not prohibited from receiving an award due to a violation of Section 508 of the Clean Water Act or Section 306 of the Clean Air Act.
2. That the contractor agrees to include or cause to be included the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Section X in every subcontract, and further agrees to take such action as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such requirements.
