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DB. Transfers: If an employee moves into another position outside of this bargaining unit, his/ner

seniority date shall be as listed in another bargaining agreement or benefit package.
Rehires: If an employee resigns from a position within this bargaining unit and returns to the

bargaining unit within twelve months, the employee will regain his seniority and the accrual rate
that was effective at the date of resignation.

ARTICLE 34: LAYOFFS, RECALLS, & VOLUNTARY RESIGNATIONS

ARTICLE 31: WORK POLICIES & REGULATIONS

GUIDELINES FOR DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:

It is the policy of the Nashua Police Department to provide certain guidelines to insure efficient Department
operations. Civilian employees must comply with all applicable chapters or sections within the Nashua
Police Department Rules & Regulations Manual or other written or unwritten procedures/policies.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT:

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):

ARTICLE 28: LUNCH TIME & COFFEE BREAKS

LUNCH PERIODS:

A.

Lunch periods shall be paid according to any of the following ways as dictated by the Chief of Police
or his/her designee:

1. An hour (1) lunch (without pay);

2. A 1/2 hour iunch (without pay); or

3. A20-minute lunch break (with pay).

GENERAL POLICIES:

Compensatory time is allowed for non-exempt employees only under the following conditions:

A. Calculating Conversion: Compensatory time is computed at an hour and a half (1 ¥% hours) for

every hour of straight time worked over 40 hours in a week.

1. Overtime Form: Employees will make out a Department Overtime form and mark their
intention to have the time converted to time coming.

2. Approval: Said form shall be submitted to the appropriate Bureau Commander or applicable
supervisor for approval.

FLEX TIME & PER DIEM:

A. Purpose: Flextime or flexible hours program refers to the replacement of fixed work hours with
flexible hours chosen by an employee within the parameters established by the Chief of Police or his/her
designee. Flextime is the option of working a shorter tour of duty on one day to offset a longer tour of
duty on another day in the same work week due to unusual Department assignments or job
responsibilities.

B. The number of swaps allowed per individual shalt be limited to ten per quarter if approved in
advance by his supervisor/oureau commander and it does not interfere with normal operations,
training conducted by the department, cause the need to hire overtime, and if paid back within six

{6} months.

efforts to Department business during scheduled working hours. Unapproved or unexcused absences or
tardiness is unacceptable and will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

WORK SCHEDULE:

A. Anemployee’s work schedule is determined by the Chief of Police or designee based on the
operational needs of the City/Department. The Department has the right to make changes in
work schedules and assignments, as it deems necessary.

B. The Department shall make every attempt to notify affected employees in advance whenever
possible.

ARTICLE 23: LONGEVITY

For purposes of this article, the full-time, continuous date of hire with the City of Nashua will be used for
computing length of service.

FY2023: 2.75%

Labor Grade | Minimum Maximum
10 $40,990.00 | $65,837.03
i $45,739.00 | $73,604.55
iz $49,407.00 | $79,605.80
13 $53,747.00 | $86,704.63
14 $58,690.00 | $94,789.52
15 $63,385.00 | $102,372.47
16 $68,456.00 | $112,151.94
i7 $73,932.00 | $124,421.66

FY2025: 3.0%