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The city provides benefits in case of absence due to illness or accident to the following extent:
(A) Qualifications.
(1) Sick pay applies to regular employees only. Satisfactory evidence of an employee's illness or accident must be presented to the city to qualify for sick pay benefits.
(2) The employee must adopt such remedial measures as may be commensurate with their disability and permit reasonable examinations and inquiries by a city medical representative or other representative as, in the city's judgement, may be necessary to determine the employee's condition.
(3) The employee must report the reason for absence before the end of the first scheduled work day, or, if prevented from doing so, by circumstances beyond the employee's control, must give reason for absence at the first opportunity thereafter.
(B) Benefits.
(1) In order that a regular employee will suffer no loss of pay due to sporadic illness, each employee may be paid his regular rate of pay up to a maximum of 240 hours, if eligible. Computation of sick pay credit is based on granting regular employees, who were on active payroll as of January 1, 1979, 40 hours sick pay credit plus the opportunity to earn four hours sick pay credit for each month worked after January 1, 1979, but in no case shall accumulated sick pay credit extend beyond the 240 hours maximum.
(2) Sick pay shall be reduced by the amount of any weekly benefit paid under the city group insurance plan, or any benefits paid under any federal, state, county, or city law.
(3) Illness resulting in absence of more than seven consecutive work days, is compensable under the city's health and accident insurance policy. Absence because of accident, that is not work-related, is compensable starting the first day of disability. This comprehensive plan is explained in the group insurance policy. Any questions concerning benefits should be directed to the supervisor.
(C) Workmen's Compensation. In the event an employee is injured on the job and sustains a work- related injury or illness, he is fully covered by Workmen's Compensation and will be paid the maximum benefits provided by state law. An employee who is absent due to a work-related injury or illness shall maintain his seniority rights until he is recovered or a permanent settlement under the Workmen's Compensation statute has been made.
(Ord. 1982-6, passed - - )
(A) The city extends an opportunity for all regular employees and their dependents, to participate in a group insurance program. Participation is optional. A token contribution of $l per year is required by law for the employee to participate in the plan. Dependency coverage is available and contributory.
Basic Benefits | |
Employee | Dependents |
Basic Benefits | |
Employee | Dependents |
Life Insurance | none |
Accident, Death, and Dismemberment | none |
Weekly accident and sickness benefit | none |
Hospital Expense Insurance | same as employee |
Surgical Expense | same as employee |
Hospital Medical Expense | same as employee |
X-Ray - Lab | same as employee |
Supplemental Accident Expense | same as employee |
Major Medical | same as employee |
(B) Maximum payment for any of the above is set forth in the group insurance plan. Any questions concerning coverage or eligibility of claims should be directed to the supervisor.
(Ord. 1982-6, passed - - )
A public employees' deferred compensation plan is hereby established pursuant to IC 5-10-1.1-1 et seq. The Mayor and the Clerk-Treasurer are hereby authorized to enter into any and all necessary agreements and contracts to carry out the terms and conditions of said public employees' deferred compensation plan.
(Ord. 1976-7, passed 3-16-76)
CONDUCT; DISCIPLINE; COMPLAINTS
In order to protect the health and safety of all employees, to protect the city's goodwill and property, to maintain an orderly and efficient operation, and maintain proper standards of conduct, the city has established basic rules of conduct that employees are required to follow. These basic rules of conduct shall be posted and any employee who violates the rules or fails to maintain proper standards of conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
(Ord. 1982-6, passed - - )
(A) The city recognizes the principle of progressive discipline for offenses that do not merit summary discharge. Depending upon the seriousness of the offense one of the following disciplinary measures shall apply:
(1) Written reprimand.
(2) Three-day suspension from work without pay.
(3) Discharge.
(B) It is felt that in most instances offenses are of minor nature and in such instances the supervisor shall discuss the matter with the employee. This oral procedure is not considered disciplinary action.
(C) Disciplinary measures that become part of the employee's personal record shall not be maintained as part of that record beyond 12 months from the date of the disciplinary action, providing there is no progressive discipline given the employee during this 12-month time period.
(D) The disciplinary procedure outlined above may not necessarily apply to probationary, part-time, or temporary employees.
(Ord. 1982-6, passed - - )
The city believes each employee has the right to be heard when such employee feels he is being treated in an unreasonable or unfair manner.
(A) To assure an orderly and effective method of resolving employee complaints, the following procedure is to be followed.
(1) Step 1. The employee is to discuss the matter with his supervisor who has the responsibility to listen to the complaint, investigate the matter, and attempt to resolve it promptly.
(2) Step 2. In the event the supervisor is unable to satisfactorily settle the matter within a reasonable length of time, not to exceed three working days, the employee may present the complaint to the department head within three days of the supervisor's answer. The department head shall investigate the matter and personally discuss the matter with the employee in an attempt to resolve it. The department head shall give the employee an answer to the complaint within three days after the meeting. Should the matter remain unresolved, the employee may present the complaint to the Mayor, in writing, within three days of the department head's answer.
(3) Step 3. The employee's written complaint shall be reviewed by the Mayor who shall submit a written decision within a reasonable time period. Every effort shall be made to reach such a decision within a ten-day period from receipt of the employee's written complaint.
(4) Step 4. If the complaint concerns a disciplinary matter or an issue involving the application of work rules, the employee may, within three days of the Mayor's answer at Step 3 advise the Mayor in writing that he desires to have the matter investigated by a fact-finding body. In this event the Mayor shall refer the matter to the Labor Management Commission. The Commission shall appoint a committee comprised of three members of the Commission, one from each sector, and the Executive Director of the Commission who shall investigate the matter, including the gathering of evidence and the taking of testimony. After evaluation of the issue the committee shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Mayor who shall give such recommendations due consideration and advise the employee in writing of his decision, such decision shall be final and binding. Every effort shall be made to complete Step 4 within 30 days of the employee's written request.
(B) In order for any complaint to be valid it shall be timely and shall be made known to the supervisor within five working days of the alleged occurrence. Reference to days at any step of the complaint procedure is considered working days.
(C) Any complaint, not processed by the employee within the time limits at any step of the complaint procedure, shall be considered settled on the basis of the city representative's last answer.
(D) The complainant may at his discretion obtain the assistance of a co-worker in presenting his complaint at the third stage of the complaint procedure.
(Ord. 1982-6, passed - - )
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