Common use of INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE RIGHTS Clause in Contracts

INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE RIGHTS. A. Any teacher may be a member of the Association and may pay Association dues. B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict to any teacher rights he/she may have under the Michigan General School laws or applicable civil service laws and regulations. C. In the event of any legal action against the Employer brought in a court or administrative agency because of its compliance with this article, the Association agrees to defend such action, at its own expense and through its own counsel, provided: 1. The Employer gives timely notice of such action to the Association and permits the Association intervention as a party if it so desires, and 2. The Employer gives full and complete cooperation to the Association and its counsel in securing and giving evidence, obtaining witnesses, and making relevant information available at both trial arid appellate levels. D. The Association agrees that in any action so defended, it will indemnify and hold harmless the Employer from any liability for damages and costs imposed by a final judgment of a court or administrative agency as a direct consequence of the Employers compliance with this Article, but this does not include any liability for unemployment compensation paid under the Michigan Employment Security Act.