Common use of Form of Discipline Clause in Contracts

Form of Discipline. Disciplinary action shall include oral or written reprimands, suspensions with or without pay, and discharges. Section 7.3. Pre-discipline Process, Predetermination Conference. A. No discharge or suspension shall be imposed before scheduling a predetermination conference, conducted by the Health Commissioner or his designee. Union representatives may be present at such hearing at the employee’s request. The employee, or the Union on their behalf, may waive in writing the predetermination conference. B. If suspensions or discharge discipline is being considered against an employee, the employee and the Union must be notified of the predetermination conference within thirty (30) calendar days after the Employer had concluded the investigation, or with reasonable diligence should have concluded the investigation, and that discipline appears to be warranted. The submission of the investigation results to the personnel committee of the Board (when appropriate) is considered as part of the Employer’s investigation process and the timeline is not to commence until after the personnel committee is made aware of the matter and provided an opportunity to respond to the Administration. C. The Employee and the Union must be notified of the results of the predetermination conference within ten (10) workdays of the conference being held. If the Employer has not given the required notice contained herein, the Employer shall not pursue the discipline and the employee shall be held harmless.