Common use of PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES Clause in Contracts

PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES. A. The Board assures bargaining unit members that it shall put its full support behind the discipline procedures and policies hereinafter recommended and adopted by the Board. It is also agreed that such policies will be enforced fairly and consistently pursuant to its anti-discrimination policy. B. Any case of assault upon a unit member that had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be promptly reported to the Superintendent or designated representative. The administration shall promptly investigate the matter and render assistance to the unit member in connection with the handling of the situation. C. Any unit member who has suffered loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property while on duty in the school, on school premises or during school sponsored activities may refer the loss to the proper legal authorities for appropriate action. School officials shall render all reasonable assistance. D. An employee of the Board who is absent due to physical disability that results from an assault while in the scope of Board employment shall be kept on full pay status instead of sick leave during the period of absence. E. A bargaining unit member, absent from work as a result of assault or personal injury occurring in the course of his/her employment, may apply for Worker's Compensation. In accordance to State Law pertaining to Workers’ Compensation, the bargaining unit member shall be paid for the period of such absence without loss of sick leave. F. Differently, in accordance with 6-111 of the Education Article to the Annotated Code of Maryland, any bargaining unit member who is absent as the result of a compensable injury arising from an assault during the course of his/her employment shall continue to receive full salary for the period of such absence without loss of sick leave.

PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES. A. The Board assures bargaining unit members that it shall put its full support behind the discipline procedures and policies hereinafter recommended and adopted by the Board. It is also agreed that such policies will be enforced fairly and consistently pursuant to its anti-discrimination policy. B. Any case of assault upon a unit member that had its inception in a school-centered problem shall be promptly reported to the Superintendent or designated representative. The administration shall promptly investigate the matter and render assistance to the unit member in connection with the handling of the situation. C. Any unit member who has suffered loss, damage or destruction of clothing or personal property while on duty in the school, on school premises or during school sponsored activities may refer the loss to the proper legal authorities for appropriate action. School officials shall render all reasonable assistance. D. An employee of the Board who is absent due to physical disability that results from an assault while in the scope of Board employment shall be kept on full pay status instead of sick leave during the period of absence. E. A bargaining unit member, absent from work as a result of assault or personal injury occurring in the course of his/her employment, may apply for Worker's Compensation. In accordance to State Law pertaining to Workers’ Compensation, the bargaining unit member shall be paid for the period of such absence without loss of sick leave. Under GCPS’ current practice employees on worker's compensation leave continue to receive his/her salary (the total amount remains the same, but it is paid between GCBOE and the current workers’ compensation insurance carrier). Under GCPS’ current practice employees on worker's compensation leave continue to accrue his/her longevity and paid leave. F. Differently, in accordance with 6-111 of the Education Article to the Annotated Code of Maryland, any bargaining unit member who is absent as the result of a compensable injury arising from an assault during the course of his/her employment shall continue to receive full salary for the period of such absence without loss of sick leave.