Other Removals. Employees who are terminated by a Judge for reasons other than non-selection by a newly appointed or elected Judge shall be given paid notice of termination of employment of not less than thirty (30) calendar days but not more than sixty (60) calendar days, at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. In no instance shall an Employee be paid remaining days if they commence work for another Judge in the Minnesota Judicial Branch or resign before the time period expires. Employees who are terminated because of violation of the Trial Court Policy on Discrimination and Harassment, violation of criminal statutes, or gross misconduct characterized as an objectionable action that is willful and cannot be described as a mistake or act of negligence shall not be eligible for any paid notice under this provision.
