B. Notification to Supervisor/Completion of Paperwork: In the event an employee is injured on
the job, he or she must give immediate notice to their supervisor and complete the required
paperwork.
C. Supplementing Worker's Compensation Payments: The employee may choose to supplement
his or her worker's compensation payment utilizing available benefit leave balances. The use of
accrued leave shall be limited to the difference between the amount the employee is paid under
Worker Campensation and the amount of the employee's pay for their regularly scheduled work
week as in effect at the time of the injury.
D. Accruing Benefits: Employees will continue to accrue full benefits while receiving worker's
compensation benefits.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION {RSA 281-A:25):
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 Empioyee Sustaining Compensable Injuries.”
A. Temporary Repiacement: 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-monih 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
unabie 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.
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