Off-Duty Misconduct Sample Clauses

Off-Duty Misconduct. The off–duty activities of employees covered by the Agreement shall not be cause for corrective/disciplinary action unless there exists a clear nexus to the employee’s duties or unless such activities are in conflict with the Washington State Ethics In Public Service Act, Chapter 42.52 RCW.

Off-Duty Misconduct. An employee who engages in off-duty misconduct may be subject to discipline when the off-duty misconduct would, if known, negatively impact either the Department or the officer’s ability to perform his/her duties.

Off-Duty Misconduct. The City may only discipline employees for off-duty misconduct where such conduct may adversely affect the employee’s performance of his work duties or ability to function with others in the department or adversely affects the department’s effectiveness in the community. There must be a reasonable and direct relationship demonstrated between the grounds for discipline and either the employee’s ability to accomplish his or her duties satisfactorily or some other legitimate department interest. When an employee is alleged to have engaged in serious misconduct, but the City has not had sufficient opportunity to investigate the allegations to make a disciplinary determination, the City may place the employee on administrative leave with pay pending the initial hearing or final outcome of the investigation.

Off-Duty Misconduct. An employee’s off-duty misconduct, including their use of social media, shall not result in disciplinary action, unless a nexus can be shown between the employee’s off-duty misconduct and the efficiency of the service. Any proposed action for off- duty misconduct will contain a statement of the nexus between the off-duty misconduct and the efficiency of the service.

Off-Duty Misconduct. In cases where a disciplinary or adverse action is proposed for reasons of off-duty misconduct, the Agency’s written notification provided for in Sections 28.7 and 28.8 of this Article will address the relationship (nexus) between the off- duty misconduct and the efficiency of the service in accordance with applicable law.

Off-Duty Misconduct. The County must meet the just cause requirements for disciplining employees for off- duty misconduct. Off-duty misconduct has a workplace nexus between the misconduct and the employer's interest. As law enforcement public officials, we are in the business of upholding the constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of Washington. Additionally, we serve and protect the public and therefore, this workplace nexus is broader than with other types of employment as we rely on the public trust and are expected to be above reproach. A workplace nexus may include: