Effect of noncompliance with arbitration. A suit to enforce arbitration awards may be brought in any Federal district court having jurisdiction over the parties without regard to the amount in controversy or the parties' citizenship.
Effect of noncompliance with arbitration. A suit to enforce arbitration awards may be brought in any Federal district court having jurisdiction over the parties without regard to the amount in controversy or the parties' citizenship. In accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the program is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free environment. Members are therefore notified that: The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and places of service; Actions, including termination from the program, will be taken against any member for violations of such prohibitions; As a condition of service as an AmeriCorps Member: Members will abide by the terms of drug-free workplace policy; and Notify the program director in writing if he or she is convicted for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace and must do so no more than five calendar days after the conviction. In joining AmeriCorps, the member agrees to remain drug-free for the remainder of the year. As part of an ongoing member orientation and training, the program will inform members about: The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace and service area; The program’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and The penalties that you may impose upon members for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace or service area. I have read and understand the Drug Free Workplace Policy: AmeriCorps Member AmeriCorps Program Director __________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________ Signature Print Name Print Name Date Date
1. Public Notice of Non-discrimination. The grantee must notify members, community beneficiaries, applicants, program staff, and the public, including those with impaired vision or hearing, that it operates its program or activity subject to the non-discrimination requirements of the applicable statutes. The notice must summarize the requirements, note the availability of compliance information from the grantee and CNCS, and briefly explain procedures for filing discrimination complaints with CNCS. Sample language is:
Effect of noncompliance with arbitration. In the event of non-compliance with arbitration, a suit may be brought in any federal district court having jurisdiction over the parties without regard to the amount in controversy or citizenship (pursuant to 42 U.S.C.12636(f)(7)).
Effect of noncompliance with arbitration. A suit to enforce arbitration awards may be brought in any Federal district court having jurisdiction over the parties without regard to the amount in controversy or the parties' citizenship. Below are the holidays recognized by NYC Service. If your host site has different holidays, your member should follow the host site holiday calendar. It is important to note, however, that members may fall behind in hour accrual if there are additional holidays than those listed below. Members will be responsible for making up all hours for site holidays to reach the hours goal of the program. • September 7, 2020: Labor Day • October 12, 2020: Columbus Day • November 3, 2020: Election Day • November 11, 2020: Veterans Day • November 26, 2020: Thanksgiving Day • December 25, 2020: Christmas Day • January 1, 2021: New Year’s Day • February 15, 2021: Presidents’ Day • May 31, 2021: Memorial Day • July 5, 2021: Independence Day Observed NYC Service AmeriCorps Orientation is a time for members to understand detailed parts of the program and the AmeriCorps member experience. All members are required to participate in orientation (even returning members). The 2020-2021 orientation will be virtual. Members will need you join activities/workshops by WebEx or Zoom. NYC Service will email all members the links to join each workshop for orientation week. The orientation will have important content to know for the year and be full with team building activities for members. Below is a list of the topics that will be covered during orientation – • Program Policies and Procedures This is an overview of the AmeriCorps policies and produces
Effect of noncompliance with arbitration. A suit to enforce arbitration awards may be brought in any Federal district court having jurisdiction over the parties without regard to the amount in controversy or the parties' citizenship.
A. In accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the program is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free environment. Members are therefore notified that:
1. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and places of service;
2. Actions, including termination from the program, will be taken against any member for violations of such prohibitions;
3. As a condition of service as an AmeriCorps Member: - Members will abide by the terms of drug-free workplace policy; and - Notify the program director in writing if he or she is convicted for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace and must do so no more than five calendar days after the conviction.
4. In joining AmeriCorps, the member agrees to remain drug-free for the remainder of the year. As part of an ongoing member orientation and training, the program will inform members about: • The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace and service area; • The program’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; • Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and • The penalties that you may impose upon members for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace or service area.
Effect of noncompliance with arbitration. A suit to enforce arbitration awards may be brought in any Federal district court having jurisdiction over the parties without regard to the amount in controversy or the parties' citizenship. ● The grievance between Service Sites and AmeriCorps members is first required to be addressed through the Service Sites established grievance procedure. Site Supervisors should handle disciplinary problems arising with members in the same manner in which problems would be addressed with any employee, by documenting each issue, conciliation and disciplinary action. Site Supervisors are encouraged to initially handle grievances internally; the Program Director should also regularly and routinely be advised and informed of any issues effecting the member’s performance and steps taken to resolve the issues. ● If adequate resolution is not reached internally, the grievance should then be filed with the Program Director within seven (7) days of the completion of the agency internal grievance procedure. The Program Director will acknowledge receipt of the grievance and immediately set up internal mediation within seven (7) working days of the date of receipt of acknowledgement. The internal mediation session shall be held between the “Kentucky Public Health AmeriCorps” Member Coordinator as staff designee, the Site Supervisor, and the AmeriCorps member. A resolution regarding the remedy for this grievance shall be written by “Kentucky Public Health AmeriCorps” Member Coordinator within seven (7) days of the mediation session and delivered to the Program Director. ● After internal mediation, if adequate resolution cannot be reached or problems are severe enough to merit suspension or termination, the Program Director shall be contacted before a change in the member’s enrollment status with the program can be considered and/or approved. KHDA reserves the exclusive and sole right to approve suspension and termination of member. Prior to or following the internal mediation, the complainant must elect alternative dispute resolution within forty-five (45) days after the alleged occurrence. Alternative dispute resolution shall involve mediation, assisted negotiation, and/or neutral evaluation. If alternative dispute resolution is chosen, the KHDA Executive Committee of the Board and complainant will agree on a mediator. A hearing will be held to mediate the dispute and/or issue. The complainant may be represented by counsel if it is requested to the Executive Committee of the Boar...
Effect of noncompliance with arbitration. A suit to enforce arbitration awards may be brought in any Federal district court having jurisdiction over the parties without regard to the amount in controversy or the parties' citizenship. ` 2 021-2022 NEW YORK STATE AMERICORPS MEMBER SERVICE CONTRACT
I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
II. MEMBER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To be eligible to participate as an AmeriCorps member, one must meet the eligibility requirements in 45 CFR § 2522.200, 2522.110(b)(3) or (g) and 2540.202 which are included in Appendix A. In general, one must be:
A. At least 17 years of age at the commencement of service or an out-of-school youth 16 years of age at the commencement of service participating in a program described in 45 CFR § 2522.110(b) (3) or (g).
B. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; or not have dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and must agree to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
C. Must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. The following are some of the acceptable primary forms for certifying status as a U.S. citizen or national and/or lawful permanent resident alien of U.S.:
(1) A birth certificate showing that the individual was born in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands;
(2) A United States passport;
(3) Permanent Resident Card, INS Form I-551;
(4) Secondary documentation of citizenship or immigration status. If primary documentation is not available, the program must obtain written approval from the Corporation for National and Community Service (hereafter the Corporation) that other documentation is sufficient to demonstrate the individual’s status as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident alien.
D. An AmeriCorps member must satisfy the National Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR § 2540.202.
