Common use of EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PROTECTION. A. No non probationary employee shall be disciplined without just cause. The term "discipline" includes: verbal warnings, written warning, reprimands, suspensions, demotions and dismissal. All disciplinary actions shall be confirmed in writing and shall be placed in the bargaining unit member’s personnel file. Adverse evaluation of bargaining unit member performance shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. B. Each employee shall have the right to have an Association representative present at any scheduled meeting or conference with an administrator or supervisor at which there exists a reasonable likelihood (to the administrator's or supervisor's prior knowledge) that the conference will result in imposition (or recommendation therefore) of disciplinary sanctions against the employee. No disciplinary action shall be taken against an employee without the presence of such representation (unless waived by the employee) except in emergency situations in which both immediate action is necessary and prior notification of a representative is not reasonably possible. If disciplinary action shall become likely at a given meeting, the employee shall be advised immediately of that possibility. C. An employee shall have the right upon written request to review the contents of his/her personnel file (excluding initial references). Such reviews shall not exceed twice during any single calendar year, and shall not be held during the employee's regular duty hours (except lunch and break periods) unless expressly authorized by the employee's immediate supervisor. D. Whenever new substantive material, including but not limited to, student, parental, or school personnel complaints, is placed in an employee's personnel file, the employee shall be provided an opportunity to review the material so included. The employee may submit a written notation regarding any material, including complaints, and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question.

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PROTECTION. A. No non probationary employee bargaining unit member shall be disciplined without just cause. The term "discipline" includes: verbal warnings, written warning, reprimands, suspensions, demotions and dismissal. All disciplinary actions shall be confirmed in writing and shall be placed in the bargaining unit member’s personnel file. Adverse evaluation of bargaining unit member performance shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. B. Each employee shall have the right to have an Association representative present at any scheduled meeting or conference with an administrator or supervisor at which there exists a reasonable likelihood (to the administrator's or supervisor's prior knowledge) that the conference will result in imposition (or recommendation therefore) of disciplinary sanctions against the said employee. No disciplinary action shall be taken against an employee without the presence of such representation (unless waived by the employee) except in emergency situations in which both immediate action is necessary and prior notification of a representative is not reasonably possible. If disciplinary action shall become likely at a given meeting, the employee shall be advised immediately of that such possibility. C. An employee shall have the right upon written request to review the contents of his/her personnel file (excluding initial references). Such reviews shall not exceed twice during any single calendar year, and shall not be held during the employee's regular duty hours (except lunch and break periods) unless expressly authorized by the employee's immediate supervisor. D. Whenever new substantive material, including but not limited to, student, parental, or school personnel complaints, is placed in an employee's personnel file, the employee shall be provided an opportunity to review the material so included. The employee may submit a written notation regarding any material, including complaints, and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question.