EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. A. The Board hereby agrees that every employee of the Board shall have the right freely to organize, join and support the Association and its affiliates for the purpose of engaging in collective negotiations and other concerned activities for mutual aid and protection. As a duly selected body exercising governmental power under the law of the State of New Jersey, the Board undertakes and agrees that it shall not directly or indirectly discourage or deprive or coerce any employee in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by laws of New Jersey or the Constitution of New Jersey and the United States; that it shall not discriminate against any employee with respect to hours, wages, or any terms or conditions of employment by reason of his membership in the Association and its affiliates, his participation in any activities of the Association and its affiliates, collective negotiations with the Board or his institution of any grievance, complaint or proceeding under this Agreement or otherwise with respect to any terms or conditions of employment.
B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict to any employee such rights as he may have under New Jersey School Laws or other applicable laws and regulations.
C. No employee shall be disciplined, reprimanded, reduced in rank or compensation or deprived of any professional advantage without just cause.
D. Whenever any employee is required to appear before the School Business Administrator or the Superintendent, the Board, or any committee or member thereof concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in his position, employment, or the salary or any increments pertaining thereto, then he shall be given prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview and shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present to advise him and represent him during such meeting or interview.
E. No employee shall be prevented from wearing pins or other identification of membership in the Association or its affiliates.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. A. If the necessity for an oral reprimand occurs, it should be done in a professional manner and in a private location and shall be made in confidence and not in the presence of students, parents, co-workers, or members of the public.
B. An employee shall be given, annually, in writing, a copy of his/her evaluation report prepared by his/her supervisor. No such report shall be submitted to the administration, placed in the employee’s personnel file, or otherwise acted upon without prior conference with the employee, if requested. No employee shall be required to sign a blank or incomplete evaluation form. Each employee shall have the right to attach an addendum to all written evaluations.
C. A member shall have the right, upon request, to review personally, the contents of his/her personnel file in the presence of the Supervisor, Principal, or Superintendent. No material derogatory to a member’s conduct, service, character, or personality, shall be placed in his/her personnel file unless the member has had an opportunity to review the material. At least once every year a member shall have the right to indicate those documents and/or other materials in the file which he/she believes to be obsolete or otherwise inappropriate to retain. Said documents shall be reviewed by the Superintendent or designee and, at the discretion of the Superintendent, they shall be either destroyed or retained. The member shall also have the right to submit a written answer to such material, and his/her answer shall be reviewed by the Superintendent or designee and attached to the file copy. The member shall also have the right to reproduce and retain photocopies of any and all materials in his/her personnel file. The cost of such copies shall be borne by the member. The official personnel file, which shall be used for disciplinary purposes, shall be kept at the district office.
D. Whenever an employee is disciplined in writing by the Superintendent or his/her designee, a copy of said notice shall be given to the employee.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. 1. Pursuant to Chapter 123, Public Laws 1974, the Board hereby agrees that every employee of the College shall have the right freely to organize, join, and support the Federation and its affiliates for the purpose of engaging in collective negotiations and other concerned activities for mutual aid and protection. As a duly-selected body exercising governmental power under the laws of the State of New Jersey, the Board undertakes and agrees that it shall not directly or indirectly discourage or deprive or coerce any employee in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by Chapter 123, Public Laws of 1974 or other laws of New Jersey or of the Constitution of New Jersey and the Constitution of the United States; that it shall not discriminate against any employee with respect to hours, wages, or any terms or conditions of employment by reason of his membership in the Union and its affiliates, his participation in any activities of the Union and its affiliates, collective negotiations with the Board, or his institution of any grievances, complaints, or proceedings under this Agreement or otherwise with respect to any terms or conditions of employment.
2. Whenever any Unit Member is required to appear at a hearing before the President or his designee, Board, or any committee, member, representative or agent thereof concerning any matter that could adversely affect the continuation of that Unit Member in his office, position, or employment or the salary or any increments pertaining thereto, then he shall be given prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview and shall be entitled to have representatives(s) of the Federation present to advise him during such meeting or interview.
4. No employee shall be prevented from wearing pins or other identification of membership in the Federation or its affiliates.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. A. The Board hereby agrees that every employee shall have the rights set forth in Chapter 123 Public Laws 1974 (N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1), as amended
B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict any employee such rights as he/she may have under New Jersey laws or other applicable laws and regulations contained in the New Jersey Administrative Code.
C. No Employee shall be disciplined or dismissed without just cause. Any such action asserted by the Board, or any agent or representative thereof shall be subject to grievance producers herein set forth.
D. Whenever any employee is required to appear before any administrator or supervisor, School Board, or any committee or members representative, or agent thereof concerning any matter, with the said administrator, supervisors, or Board knows or should have known could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in the position, employment, or the salary or any increment pertaining thereto, then they shall be given prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview and shall be entitled to have a representative(s) of the Association present to advise them during such a meeting or interview. The Association representative will be on their own time.
E. Every employee will be provided with a locker with a functioning lock to store coats, shoes and other personal belongings while working.
F. All work areas, restrooms and locker rooms shall be kept in a clean and safe condition. All employees will take reasonable steps to keep areas clean.
G. The Association, in cooperation with the administration, shall plan workshops and training as are appropriate to enhance the effective and orderly operation of the cafeteria. Said training shall be developed through the Joint Advisory Committee as noted in Article XIV, Section I.
H. In the event of privatization or subcontracting, the Board shall implement and abide by the following procedures:
1. If the Board privatizes or subcontracts in whole or part its cafeteria operations, those unit members employed by the Board as of the date bids or quotations are solicited shall remain employees of the Board.
2. The Board agrees those sixty (60) days prior to any formal Board action to consider subcontracting it shall discuss the matter fully with the Association and its representatives.
3. If previously subcontracted work reverts to the district, the employees will be recalled by seniority.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. 4.1 Discipline is defined to be (a) written reprimand, (b) suspension, (c) discharge. No member of the bargaining unit shall be disciplined without just cause as defined in 4.3. All suspensions and discharges must be stated in writing with the reason stated and a copy given to the employee and the Association at the time of suspension or discharge. An employee who is suspended or discharged shall have the right to have his/her Association representative present at such meeting or interview dealing with a suspension or discharge.
4.2 Disciplinary actions shall normally follow this order; however, discipline may be taken out of order depending on the severity of the infraction.
(A) A written warning
(B) Suspension without pay
(C) Discharge
4.3 An employee may be suspended or discharged for just cause such as, but not limited to, the following.
(A) impropriety such as making lewd remarks to fellow employees or students, theft, theft of services, gross dishonesty, or any other unethical act
(B) incompetency or inefficiency
(C) failure to perform assigned duties
(D) insubordination
(E) intoxication or under the influence of a drug while on duty; possession of alcohol or drugs while on duty (F) failure to observe rules and regulations established by the Board and administration (G) conviction of a felony
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. A. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny or restrict any employee such rights as they may have under New Jersey laws or other applicable laws and regulations. The rights granted to employees hereunder shall be deemed to be in addition to those provided elsewhere.
B. No employee shall be disciplined, reduced in rank or compensation without just cause. Any such action asserted by the BOFC or any agent or representative thereof shall not be made public and shall be subject to the grievance procedure herein set forth.
C. All written rules and regulations shall be provided to the employees immediately upon promulgation.
D. Whenever an employee is required to appear before any Supervisor, Fire Chief, Board of Fire Commissioners or BOFC Representative concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in their position, employment, or the salary or any increments pertaining thereto, then they shall be given prior written notice of the reasons of such meeting or interview and shall be entitled to have a representative of the Local present to advise them and represent them during such meeting or interview.
E. Any employee whose action may give rise to charges by the BOFC or any agent or representative thereof, either discipline or criminal, shall be advised prior to having any hearing or meeting with any agent or agents of the BOFC or Department. The affected employee shall be afforded all rights pursuant to U.S.S.C. decisions under Weingarted. No statement shall be given without first advising the affected employee of the matter or matters for which they are under investigation. The employee shall have full access to counsel in any hearing or internal investigation scheduled by the BOFC.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. A. If an employee is required to meet with an administrator concerning any matter that could adversely affect his/her employment, prior notice shall be given to the employee when possible. The administrator shall inform the employee of his/her right to bring a representative of the Association.
B. Criticism of an employee’s performance by a supervisor, administrator or Board member shall be made in confidence and not in the presence of students, staff, co- workers or the public, unless the District’s obligation for student and/or staff safety require otherwise.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. X. Xxxxxxxx to NJSA 34:13A et. seq., every employee shall have the right freely to organize, join and support the Association and its affiliates for the purpose of engaging in collective negotiations or to refrain from such actions. Neither party shall directly or indirectly discourage, deprive or coerce any employee in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by NJSA 34:13A et. seq. or other laws of New Jersey or the Constitutions of New Jersey and the United States, nor shall either party discriminate against any employee with respect to hours, wages, or any terms or conditions of employment by reason of his membership, or lack of membership, in the Association and its affiliates, his participation in any activities of the Association and affiliates, collective negotiations with the Board, or his institution of any grievance, complaint or proceeding under this Agreement or otherwise with respect to any terms or conditions of employment.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. Whenever any employee is required to appear before any administrator or supervisor, Board or committee (or member thereof) concerning any matter which could be disciplinary in nature, said employee shall be given 48 hours (school days) prior written notice for such meeting(s) or interview(s) and shall be entitled to have a Representative(s) of the Association advise and represent him/her during such meeting or interview.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. A. Procedures For Discharge, Reduction or Discipline
