PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance. B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or designee and Union. The Employer or designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes. C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened. D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer. E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when: 1. The Employee is sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. 2. The Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. 3. The Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. 4. The Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay. F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken. G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise. H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class. I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
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Samples: Unit 03 Agreement, Unit Contract, Unit Agreement
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or the designee and Union. The Employer or the designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. B. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. C. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment equipment, which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. D. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The Employee is sued for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
2. The Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
3. The Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
4. The Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. E. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. F. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. G. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class.
I. H. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
I. The Employer shall not change the fund source nor reduce the FTE of a filled position funded from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii or from funds deemed by the University to be assured for an indefinite period of time without prior consultation with the Union. The Employee shall retain return rights back to the original fund source and FTE should such change be made.
J. The Employer shall provide access to the Employer's personnel policies and procedures to Employees.
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Samples: Unit 8 Contract, Unit Agreement, Unit 8 Contract
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or designee and Union. The Employer or designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The Employee is sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
2. The Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
3. The Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
4. The Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class.
I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
J. Xxxx of Rights.
1. No Employee shall be required to sign a statement of complaint filed against the Employee.
2. If the Employer pursues an investigation based on such complaint, the Employee shall be advised of the seriousness of the complaint. The Employee will be informed of the complaint, and will be afforded an opportunity to respond to the complaint, and to furnish evidence in support of the Employee's case. The Employee shall have the right to be represented by the Union in presenting the Employee's case.
3. Before making a final decision, the Employer shall review and consider all available evidence and data, including factors supporting the Employee's position, whether or not the Employee offers such factors in the Employee's own defense.
4. If the complaint filed against the Employee results in disciplinary action, and the Union or Employee believes that the action taken is improper or unjust, the Union or the Employee shall have the right to process a grievance pursuant to Article 11, Grievance Procedure.
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PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or the Employer's designee and Union. The Employer or the Employer's designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The the Employee is sued for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
2. The the Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
3. The the Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
4. The the Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class.
I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken by him in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
X. Xxxx of Rights.
1. No Employee shall be required to sign a statement of complaint filed against him.
2. If the Employer pursues an investigation based on such complaint, the Employee shall be advised of the seriousness of the complaint. The Employee will be informed of the complaint, and will be afforded an opportunity to respond to the complaint, and to furnish evidence in support of the Employee's case. The Employee shall have the right to be represented by the Union in presenting the Employee's case.
3. Before making a final decision, the Employer shall review and consider all available evidence and data, including factors supporting the Employee's position, whether or not the Employee offers such factors in the Employee's own defense.
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Samples: Unit Agreement, Unit Contract
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or designee and Union. The Employer or designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The the Employee is sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
2. The the Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
3. The the Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
4. The the Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class.
I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
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Samples: Unit 04 Agreement, Unit Agreement
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or the Employer's designee and Union. The Employer or the Employer's designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The the Employee is sued for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
2. The the Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
3. The the Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
4. The the Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the EmployeeEmployeee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class.
I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken by him in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
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Samples: Unit 13 Agreement
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or her designee and Union. The Employer or her designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' Employee's business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The Employee is sued for actions taken by her in the course of her employment and within the scope of the Employee's her duties and responsibilities.
2. The Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's her duties and responsibilities.
3. The Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's her duties and responsibilities.
4. The Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's her duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's her class.
I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken by her in the course of her employment and within the scope of the Employee's her duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
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Samples: Unit 09 Agreement
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or designee and Union. The Employer or designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The Employee is sued for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
2. The Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
3. The Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
4. The Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class.
I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or designee and Union. The Employer or designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The Employee is sued for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
2. The Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
3. The Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
4. The Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class.
I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
J. Xxxx of Rights.
1. No Employee shall be required to sign a statement of complaint filed against the Employee.
2. If the Employer pursues an investigation based on such complaint, the Employee shall be advised of the seriousness of the complaint. The Employee will be informed of the complaint, and will be afforded an opportunity to respond to the complaint, and to furnish evidence in support of the Employee's case. The Employee shall have the right to be represented by the Union in presenting the Employee's case.
3. Before making a final decision, the Employer shall review and consider all available evidence and data, including factors supporting the Employee's position, whether or not the Employee offers such factors in the Employee's own defense.
4. If the complaint filed against the Employee results in disciplinary action, and the Union or Employee believes that the action taken is improper or unjust, the Union or Employee shall have the right to process a grievance pursuant to Article 11, Grievance Procedure.
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Samples: Unit Agreement
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or the Employer’s designee and Union. The Employer or the Employer’s designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' Employee's business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The Employee is sued for actions taken by the Employee in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's ’s duties and responsibilities.
2. The Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's ’s duties and responsibilities.
3. The Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's her duties and responsibilities.
4. The Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's ’s duties and responsibilities. The Employer shall provide a definitive response to the Employee who has submitted a request for legal counsel within a reasonable time of the receipt of the request. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer Employer, fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's her class.
I. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken by her in the course of her employment and within the scope of the Employee's her duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or not recommending legislative approval.
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Samples: Unit Agreement
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION. A. The Employer shall not require Employees to transport government equipment in their private vehicles, if such Employees do not receive mileage allowance.
B. Upon the request of the Union, existing dress and personal appearance codes shall be reviewed by the Employer or the designee and Union. The Employer or the designee shall consult with the Union before establishing new dress and personal appearance codes.
C. B. Both parties agree that Employees shall not use their business addresses (place of employment) to receive personal mail; provided, however, if personal mail is sent to Employees' business addresses without their knowledge or consent, the Employer shall endeavor to forward such personal mail unopened.
D. C. The Employer shall provide Employees with supplies and equipment which are required in the performance of the Employee's official duties. Except in the case of negligence on the part of the Employee, when such equipment is stolen, lost, damaged and/or worn out it shall be repaired or replaced by the Employer.
E. D. The Employer shall provide legal counsel for an Employee upon request when:
1. The Employee is sued for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
2. The Employee must appear as a defendant or is subpoenaed to appear in court when sued for actions taken in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
3. The Employee must appear as a witness or is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities.
4. The Employee is required to give deposition or answer interrogatories on a matter arising in the course of employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities. In addition, the Employee's required presence in any of the foregoing situations shall be considered work time, provided, whenever an Employee's required presence is on the Employee's scheduled day off or holiday off, the Employee shall be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours straight time pay.
F. E. When grievances are filed against Employees of this unit for actions taken by them in the course of their employment and within the scope of their supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, the Employer shall provide them with necessary staff support and representation. When such assistance is requested by the Employee and the Employer fails to furnish such assistance, the Employee will not be penalized for any improper action taken.
G. F. The Employer shall provide Employees with advice and assistance in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining contracts or agreements covering their subordinates. Whenever Employees perform or carry out their assigned supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities, based on such advice and assistance, the Employer agrees to provide full support to the Employees should conflict or grievances arise.
H. G. The Employee shall have the right to refuse for good cause as determined by the Employer to work overtime, to accept a temporary assignment, and to perform any work not representative of the Employee's class.
I. H. If a judgment or court approved settlement is made against an Employee in a civil suit for actions taken by the Employee in the course of the Employee's employment and within the scope of the Employee's duties and responsibilities, the Employer agrees to do no more than submit to the Legislature or the County Council any judgment (or court approved settlement) against the Employee, with the Employer retaining the discretion of recommending or recommendingor not recommending legislative approval.
I. The Employer shall not change the fund source nor reduce the FTE of a filled position funded from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii or from funds deemed by the University to be assured for an indefinite period of time without prior consultation with the Union. The Employee shall retain return rights back to the original fund source and FTE should such change be made.
J. The Employer shall provide access to the Employer's personnel policies and procedures to Employees.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement