Employees shall be covered by the provisions of the New Hampshire Worker's Compensation Act, as may be
amended from time to time, and by related City policies. The cost of this coverage shall be paid entirely by the
City.
Temporary Replacement: During the time an employee is disabled from performing the duties of his 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.
Reinstatement_of Employee Sustaining Compensable Injuries (RSA 281-A:25-a): Employees who have
sustained an on-duty injury shall be reinstated by the employer to the employee's former position of employment
upon request for such reinstatement, if the position exists and is available and the employee is not disabled from
performing the duties of such position, with reasonable accommodations for the employee's limitations. If the
former position has been eliminated, the employee shall be reinstated in any other existing position which is
vacant and suitable with reasonable accommodations for the employee's limitations. A certificate by the
employee's attending physician that the physician approves the employee's return to the employee's regular
employment with reasonable accommodations for the employee's limitations, shall be prima facie evidence that
the employee is able to perform such duties. Reinstatement shall be subject to the provisions for seniority rights
and other employment restrictions contained in this contract.
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 under RSA 281-A:25-a 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: 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. 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 one
(1) year unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. Should the employee's performance be unsatisfactory any
time during the one (1) year period, the Chief of Police may:
A. Permit the employee to bid on another vacancy for which he is qualified, or,
B. Return the employee to the position which he left if still vacant, or,
C. To terminate the employee from employment with the Nashua Police Department.
Department Policies: The Services Bureau Commander or designee has the option of transferring employees
within his bureau when a vacancy occurs. If qualified applicants are available from a previous recruitment for a
similar position, the Department may utilize these applications and not open the position to the outside. However,
a notice of position vacancy will be posted internally within the Nashua Police Department to ensure that every
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