3. In the case of a temporary assignment to a higher paid classification, the employee
shall receive the rate of pay to which he is entitled under paragraph B.1., above, for
absences caused by paid holidays, provided he is assigned in the higher paid
classification both the workday before and the workday after the holiday.
ARTICLE 12 - WORK POLICY AND REGULATIONS
A. The City may adopt rules for the operation of the division and the conduct of
employees provided such rules do not conflict with any of the provisions of this Agreement.
B. It is agreed that the City has the right to discipline or discharge employees for just
cause. Examples of just cause which apply include, but are not limited to: reporting for work
under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or illegal drugs; bringing an alcoholic beverage or
illegal drug on the job; drinking an alcoholic beverage or using illegal drugs during working
hours; discrimination; theft; knowingly submitting false reports; damaging equipment through
negligence or carelessness; failure to observe safety rules, excessive tardiness or absence;
insubordination; or similar serious offenses.
It is further agreed that if an employee currently employed by the City is convicted of a
Class A felony as defined in the New Hampshire criminal code, that employee will be
immediately discharged.
es All documentation of written warnings and suspensions shall be removed from an
employee’s personnel file after three (3) years provided that the employee has had no infractions
of discipline within that period. All documentation of verbal warnings shall be removed from an
employee’s personnel file after two (2) years provided that the employee has had no infractions
of discipline within that period.
D. In justice and fairness to the taxpayers of the City, all employees shall be required
to report to work on time, shall not leave the job early, shall be prompt in reporting to their
assigned duties, and shall faithfully perform their duties. It is also agreed that no union business
will be transacted on City time, except as specified in Article 14, The Union recognizes that the
efficient delivery of services is a primary objective of the parties under this contract.
E; It is agreed that any employee leaving his work without authorization of his/her
foreman will forfeit the pay for the time while absent from his/her assigned job for the first such
absence, and will be subject to disciplinary procedures, authorized under paragraph B above for
each subsequent absence.
F, It is agreed that the “service slip” system will apply when employees are sent out
individually or in pairs to perform particular tasks, and that Foremen are required to sign these
slips at the time the work is completed.
G. No employee will be required to appear before the Board of Public Works, the
Mayor, the Director of Public Works, or the Superintendent or his/her designee on any
disciplinary matter without union representation.
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