duties. Reinstatement shall be subject to the provisions for seniority rights and other
employment restrictions contained in this contact.
A. The right to reinstatement to the employee's former position terminates when any
one of the following events occurs:
1. A medical determination by the attending physician or finding by the
Labor Commissioner that the employee cannot return to the former
position of employment;
2. The employee accepts employment with another employer;
3. Eighteen months from the date of injury.
B. The right to reinstatement shall not apply to an employee hired on a temporary
basis as a replacement for an injured employee.
Permanent Replacement:
After the 18-month period if the person is still unable to return to his position, he shall be
deemed to be unable to return to work. The person will be released, and the position may be
filled permanently. If the employee becomes employable after the 18-month period, he may
apply for any vacant position within the department for which he is qualified.
ARTICLE 29
VACANCIES
It is a policy of the Nashua Police Department to employ the best candidates possible through
positive recruitment and selection to ensure a lower rate of personnel turnover, fewer disciplinary
problems, higher moral, better community relations, and more efficient and effective services.
The recruitment process will be consistent with Department procedures, with certain law
enforcement selection standards, and federal and state laws.
Filling Vacancies:
A. When filling vacancies for positions covered by this Agreement, current
employees will be given the opportunity to apply for the position, to be evaluated
for consideration purposes, and to participate in testing procedures if applicable.
B. If an employee is selected for a new position, the employee's pay rate will be
changed to reflect the position's wage as listed under Schedule A of this
Agreement. The probation period is six (6) months unless otherwise specified in
this Agreement.
AY
