The City of Nashua shall follow the State Law under RSA 281-A:25,
ALTERNATIVE WORK OPPORTUNITIES (RSA 281-A:23-b}:
The Department shall follow the State Law under RSA 281-A: 23-b regarding the development of temporary
alternative work opportunities for injured employees.
REINSTATEMENT OF EMPLOYEE SUSTAINING COMPENSABLE INJURIES/ REPLACEMENTS (RSA
281-A:; 25-a):
For employees who have sustained an on-duty injury, the Department shall follow the State Law under RSA
281-A:25-an entitled, “Reinstatement of Employee Sustaining Compensable injuries.”
A. Temporary Replacement: Unless otherwise designated by State or Federal law, during the time
an employee is disabled from performing the duties of his/her position due to an on-duty injury, the
Department reserves the right to temporarily fill the position as needed up to an 18-month period
from the date of the injury.
B. Permanent Replacement: Unless otherwise designated by State or Federal law, after the 18-
month period if the person is still unable to return to his/her position, he/she 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/she may apply for any vacant
position within the Department for which he/she is qualified for.
ARTICLE 30: VACANCIES
GENERAL POLICY:
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 City and Department procedures and Federal and State laws.
FILLING VACANCIES WITH CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
A. Opportunity to Apply: When iilling vacancies for positions covered by this Agreement, current
employees will be given the opportunity to apply for the position through a City Posting, to be
evaluated for consideration purposes, and to participate in testing procedures if applicable.
B. Promotions: (Cite Article 21 —Wages for policies.)
CG. Demotions: Employees may apply for vacant positions lower than their current grade, which would
be considered a demotion. (Cite Article 21 - Wages for policies.)
D. Unsatisfactory Performance: Should the employee's performance be unsatisfactory any time
during the six-month period, the Chief of Police may:
Extend the probationary period for an additional 6 months;
Permit the employee to bid on another vacancy for which he/she is quatified, or,
Return the employee to the position which he/she left if still vacant, or,
To terminate the employee from employment with the Nashua Police Department.
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