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Contract Resource Center updated June 8 2012
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The following is a “partial index” of most of the major elements within the contract. It is provided for convenience and in no way modifies any of the provisions of the Agreement.
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Accidental Death Benefit
Continuation of Health Insurance
Payable Death Benefit
Tuition Benefit for Dependent
Children
Accounting of Time Accruals
Activation for Military Duty: Health Insurance
ADHD Disease Management Program:
Empire Plan
Additional Vacation Credit
Affirmative Action Advisory
Committee
Alcohol Treatment: Empire Plan
Alternate Examination Dates
Alternative Work Schedules
Labor
Management Discussion See
Also
Ambulance Co-Pay: Empire
Plan
Ambulatory
Surgery Center Co-Pay: Empire Plan
See Also
Hospital
Outpatient Surgery Co-Pay
American Arbitration Association
Disciplinary Arbitration
Annual Deductible: Empire Plan
Annual Leave (See Vacation)
Arbitration
Contract
Grievances (see also
Expedited Arbitration and Triage Procedure)
Disciplinary
Grievances
Parking Rate Negotiations
(Last Offer Binding Arbitration)
Asthma Disease Management
Program: Empire Plan
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder Disease Management Program: Empire Plan
Basic Medical
Provider Discount Program (MultiPlan): Empire Plan
Bereavement Leave
Bill of Rights
Bulletin Boards
Electronic Bulletin Boards
Number and Location
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Disease Management Program: Empire Plan
Carpooling/Ridesharing
CAT Scans: Empire Plan
Centers of Excellence: Empire Plan
Changes in Enrollment: Health Insurance
Child Rearing Leave
Chronic Kidney Disease Management Program: Empire Plan
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Disease Management Program: Empire
Plan
Civil Service Exams, Alternate Dates for
Classification and Compensation, Division of, Out of Title Work
Clinical Privileging and Credentialing
Compensation
Base Salary Increase
Base Salary Increase: Part-time, Hourly, Per Diem
Base Salary: Movement between Non-Statutory (NS) positions and Salary Graded (SG)
positions
Fee Schedule Employees see also
Holiday Pay
Compensation or Compensatory Time
Work on Christmas or Thanksgiving Day
Increments
(See Performance Advances)
Longevity Award Portability
(See also Promotion)
Longevity Awards (See
Performance Awards)
Location Pay
Downstate Adjustment
Eligibility of Seasonal Employees
Mid-Hudson Adjustment
Monroe County
Pro-Rate Based on VRWS
Over40 Comp Time Pilot Program
Performance Advances
Impact of Unsatisfactory Evaluation
Institution Teachers
Payment Dates See
Also
Performance Awards
Continuation after expiration of Agreement
Impact of Leave Without Pay
Impact of Unsatisfactory Evaluation
Possible Additional October Payment Date
Temporary Drop Below Job Rate following Reallocation
Performance Evaluation
Appeals Process
Appropriate subject for Labor/Management Discussion
Management Prerogative
Promotion Adjustment
Promotion Increase Calculation
Reduction in Grade
Credit for service in higher grade
Confidentiality of Claims Information Required: Health Insurance
Congestive Heart Failure Disease Management Program: Empire Plan
Continuous Service
Impact while Absent for Work Related Injury
Seniority
Contracting Out (Protection of Employees)
Notice to Affected Employees
Placement on Redeployment Lists See
Also
Transition Benefits
Educational Stipend See
Also
Preferential Hiring by Contractor See
Also
Severance Pay See
Also
Co-Pays (See Empire Plan, Co-Pays)
Consultants and
Contractors
Committee to Study
Utilization of Permanent Employees
Counseling
Counseling alleged to be discipline
Counseling and Disciplinary Process
Counseling Guidelines (“Hartnett Memo”)
Credit Union Space
Deficit Reduction Program
Deficit Reduction Leave
Deficit Reduction Withholding
Percentage
Institution Teachers
Repayment of Deficit
Reduction Withholding
Dependents
Accidental Death Benefit, Tuition
Health Insurance
Continuation of Benefits upon Death of Enrollee
Dependent Students
Domestic Partners or Spouses
Military
Leave/Continuation of Coverage
Depression Disease Management Program: Empire Plan
Diabetes
Diabetes Education Centers: Empire Plan
Disease Management Program: Empire Plan
Diabetic Shoes: Empire Plan
Diabetic Supplies: Empire Plan (See Empire Plan: HCAP)
Vision Benefits: Medical Exception Program
Diagnostic/Lab Services Co-Pay: Empire Plan
Directives, Bulletins and Instructions, Distribution
Disability Retirement, Impact on Health Insurance
Discipline
Burden of Proof
Disciplinary Grievances
Agency Level meeting
Arbitration
(American Arbitration Association)
Arbitration Decisions Binding
Fees and Expenses Shared
Protection of Patient/Client Witnesses
Transcripts
Implementation of Proposed Penalties
Reinstatement
Offset for Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Outside Earnings
Restoration
of Leave Accruals
Annual Leave
Right to Representation
Settlements
Notice to PEF of Settlement
Right to Representation
Settlements Final and Binding
Timeliness of Disciplinary Grievances
Disciplinary Procedure
Changes made Solely for Imposing Discipline Prohibited
Notice Required
Penalties, Defined
Consideration of Entire Employment Record Permitted
Review by Neutral Arbitrator
Specification of Charges
Interrogation, Defined
Advance Notification of Interrogation
Routine Questioning
Use of Recording Devices
Just Cause Required
No Reprisal for Exercise of Contractual Rights
Notice of Discipline
Issuance following suspension or reassignment
Notice following Issuance of NOD
One Year Limitation
Review or Amendment of NOD
Patient Abuse Discipline Cases
Penalties see
Also
Procedures
Prohibition of Return to Facility
Upon Finding of Guilt
Protection of Patient or Client Witnesses
Special
Arbitration Panel see
Also
Purpose
Right to Representation
Role of Counseling in Discipline
Signed Statements Concerning Disciplinary Matters
Suspension
Health Insurance while Suspended Without Pay
Probable Cause for Suspension or Reassignment, Hearing
Restoration of
Leave Credits
Annual Leave
Use of Accrued Leave Credits
Temporary Reassignment
Employee Right to Refuse
No Change in Pay Upon Reassignment
Out of Title Assignment Permitted
Discrimination
PEF Membership
Prohibited
State Policy Continued
Union Activity Protected
Domestic Partners
Criteria for Establishment of Partnership
Health Insurance
Dual Annuitant Option: Health Insurance
Dual Enrollment: Health Insurance See
Also
Durable Medical Equipment (HCAP): Empire Plan
Duration of Agreement
Eating Disorders Disease Management Program: Empire Plan
Education and Training Programs
Committee
Labor Management Training Program
Nurses
Public Service Training Program
Workshop and Seminar Reimbursement
Electronic Recognition Systems
Eligible Lists
Emergency
Out of Title Work
Volunteer Fire/Ambulance/Civil Air Patrol Duties
Workday/Workweek
Emergency Conditions
Directed Departure after Start of Work Day
Directed Not to Report
Emergency Room: Empire Plan
Co-Pay
Co-Pay Waived if Admitted
Empire Plan
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Benefits
Network Benefits
Inpatient
Outpatient Services
Non-Network Benefits
Basic Medical Provider Discount Program (MultiPlan)
Catastrophic Illness/Injury Case Management
Centers of Excellence Program
Cancer Resource Services
Infertility
Organ and Tissue Transplant
Travel Benefits
Chiropractic Treatment
Co-Pays: (Par-Providers)
Ambulance
Ambulatory Surgery
Chiropractic Treatment
Diagnostic/Lab Services
Radiology and Diagnostic/Lab Services: Single Visit Co-Pay
Emergency Room
Co-Pay
Co-Pay Waived if Admitted
Hospital Extension Clinics
Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy
Hospital Outpatient Services
Hospital Outpatient Surgery
Immunizations:
Adult
Allergy
Pediatric
Managed Mental Health Services
Office Visit
Co-Pay Waiver for:
Allergy Immunization and Serum
Chronic Care Services: Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, or Hemodialysis
Review By Joint Committee on
Health Benefits
Well Child Care/Routine Pediatric Care/Immunizations
Single Co-pay:
Office Visit and Office Surgery
Radiology and Diagnostic/Lab
Services
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Prescription Drugs
Radiology Services, Diagnostic
Radiology and Diagnostic/Lab Services: Single Visit Co-Pay
Substance Abuse Treatment
Surgical Procedures, Outpatient
Office Visit and Office Surgery: Single Co-Pay
Diabetic Shoes
Diabetic Supplies (see HCAP)
Disease Management Programs
Asthma
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Depression
Diabetes
Eating Disorders
Nutritional Services Included
Sleep Apnea
Durable Medical Equipment
(HCAP)
Review by Joint Committee on Health Benefits
Enrollment Opt Out
Guaranteed
Access
Review by Joint
Committee on Health Benefits
Hearing Aids
Benefit
Possible Network of Providers
Home Care Advocacy Program (HCAP)
Diabetic Shoes
Durable Medical Equipment (including Medical and Diabetic Supplies)
Home Infusion Therapy
Non-Network Benefits
Private Duty Nursing
Home Infusion Therapy
Hospital Network
Immunizations
Adult
Allergy
Pediatric
Mastectomy Bras and Prostheses
Maternity
Prior Notification Required
Mental Health Benefits
Network Benefits
Co-Pay
Co-Pay Waiver for Crisis Intervention
Non-Network Mental Health Benefits
Newborn Routine Child Care Allowance (see Also Well Child Care)
Non-Network Benefits
Hospital Network
Annual Coinsurance Maximum
Basic Medical Component
Annual Deductible
Annual /Lifetime Benefit Maximum Unlimited
Annual Out of Pocket Maximum
Reasonable and Customary Charges
Mental Health Benefits
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Benefits
Home Care Advocacy Program (HCAP)
Physical Medicine (Chiropractic, Physical and Occupational Therapy)
Nurse Line
Multi-Plan: (Basic Medical Provider Discount Program)
Orthotics
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Prescription Drug Plan
Contraceptive Drugs and Devices
Co-Pays
Formulary Flexibility
Mail Order
Mandatory Generic Substitution
“New to You” Prescriptions
Prescription Vitamins
Specialty Drug Program
Prior Notification Requirements
Diagnostic Imaging Services (Outpatient)
CAT Scans
MRA
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
PET Scans
Inpatient Admissions
Deductible for Non-Compliance
Only “Medically Necessary Days” Covered
Maternity Admissions
Skilled Nursing Facility
Private Duty Nursing
Inpatient
Home Based
(HCAP)
Prosthetics
External mastectomy
prostheses
Prosthetic Wigs
Routine Physical
Substance /Alcohol Abuse Benefits
Network Benefits
Inpatient
Outpatient Services
Non-Network Benefits
Well Child Care
Office Visit Co-Pay Waiver
Pediatric Immunizations Co-Pay Waiver
Routine Newborn Child Care
Employee Assistance Program
Funding
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
Joint Committee
Labor/Management Advisory Board
Employee Organization Leave (EOL)
EOL for Grievance Processing
EOL for Joint Committees
Family Benefits Program
Dependent Care Advantage Accounts
Employer Contribution
Funding
Allocation of Available Funds
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
Labor/Management Advisory Board
See Also
Family Illness, Leave for
Fee Schedule Employees
Excluded from Salary Increase
State Fire Instructors Fee Schedule Increase
Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program
Formulary Flexibility (Empire Plan)
Grievance Processes
Contract Grievances
Amendment of Grievances
By Mutual Consent
By PEF
Arbitration
(Step 4)
Arbitrators Confined to Precise Issue In Dispute
Expenses
Final and Binding Decisions
Panel of Arbitrators
Transcripts
“Benefits Guaranteed”, Specification Required
Class Action Grievances
Definition
Contract
Grievance
Defined
Filing Requirements
Service Requirements
Grievance Steps and Timeframes
Informal Resolution to Disputes Encouraged
PEF Initiated Grievances
Procedures Applicable to Grievance Steps
Retroactivity of Settlement or Award
Right To Representation
State Initiated Grievances
Triage and Expedited Arbitration See
Also
Powers and Duties of Select Arbitrator
Opting Out of Triage and Expedited Arbitration
Decisions and Settlements Not Precedent Setting
Use of Technology in Grievance Processing
Disciplinary Grievances (See “Discipline”)
Health and Safety Grievances
Non-Arbitrability of Grievances
Out of Title Work Grievances
Timeframes for Filing
Non-Arbitrability of Grievances
"Hartnett Memo” on Counseling
Hazardous Duty Pay
Health Insurance, NYSHIP
Changes in Enrollment
Confidentiality of Claims Information Required
Continuation of Coverage
Dependent Coverage upon
Death of Employee
Disability
Retirement
Disciplinary
Suspension
Layoff
Military Leave
Work Related Injury
Dual Annuitant Option
Eligibility for Health Insurance
Absence for Work Related Injury See
Also
Activation for Military Duty
Continuation following Layoff
Controverted (Challenged) Work Related Injury
Dependent Students
Disability Retirement
Disciplinary Suspension
Domestic Partners
see Also
Dual Eligibility: Limitations on Enrollment
Seasonal Employees
Waiting Period for Coverage
Individual or Family Enrollment See
Also
Opt Out Program
Option Transfer Period
Premium Contribution
Empire Plan
HMO
Leave Exchange for Health Insurance Premium Reduction (PEP)
General
Institution Teachers
Waiver of Premium
Retiree Health Insurance
10 year service requirement
Impact of Opt Out
Delay In Commencing Retiree Health Insurance
Dual Annuitant Option
Use of Sick Leave for Retiree Health Insurance, See
Also
Actuarial Tables see
Also
Waiting Period for Coverage
Health and Safety
Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program
Grievance Procedure
Non-Arbitrability of Grievances
Joint Committee
Agency and Local Committees
Committee Initiatives and Activities
Asbestos
Ergonomics
Indoor Air Quality
Infectious Disease Control
Workplace Violence
Funding
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
Safety Equipment
Toxic Exposure
Health Care Spending Account
(Medical Flexible Spending Account) See
Also
Over the Counter Medicines
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
Annual HMO: Joint Committee on Health Benefits
Enrollment in HMO Prescription Drug Program
Premium Contribution
Prescription Drug Coverage
Hearing Aids: Empire Plan
Benefit
Possible Network of Providers
Holidays
Compensation for Seasonal Employees
Determination of Holiday Shifts
Floating Holiday Designation
Holiday Observance
Christmas/New Year’s Day Sunday Holiday
Determination of
Holiday Shifts
Holiday Pay
Specified Holidays
Work on Christmas or Thanksgiving
Home Care Advocacy Program (HCAP): Empire Plan
Home Infusion Therapy: Empire Plan
Hospital: Empire Plan
Hospital Network
Anesthesiology, Pathology and Radiology Services paid-in-full at network
hospitals
Emergency Room Co-Pay
Reimbursement at Non-Network Hospitals
Waiver of Emergency Room Co-Pay if Admitted
Hospital Outpatient
Co-Pay
Hospital Outpatient Surgery Co-Pay
Waiver of Co-Pay if Admitted
“Medically Necessary Days”
Prior Notification
Deductible for Non-Compliance
Hourly Employees
Attendance Rules Eligibility
Salary Increases
Conversion to Annual Salaried Positions
Seasonal Employees
Housing and Meal Charges, Annual Adjustment
Immunizations:
Adult
Allergy
Pediatric
Inconvenience Pay
Amount
Eligibility
Eligibility of Seasonal Employees
Indemnification
Attorney’s Fees and Litigation Expenses
Employer’s Obligation to Provide Defense
Notice to Supervisor
Role of State Attorney General
Save Harmless
Individual and Family Enrollment: Health Insurance See
Also
Inpatient Admissions: Empire Plan
Institution Teachers
Evaluation Period
Leave Exchange for Health Insurance Premium Reduction (PEP)
Leave for Institution Teachers
Payroll Options (12 or 10 month)
Performance Advances
Minimum Service Requirement
Professional Leave
School Calendars
School Year Defined
Sick Leave Accrual Rate
Interrogation
Definition
Right to Representation
Job Abandonment
Job Evaluation System
Job Posting Procedures
Job Rate Advance
Joint Committees
Affirmative Action Advisory Committee
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
Employee Assistance Program/Worklife Services
Employment Security
Health Benefits
Health and Safety
Nursing and Institutional Issues
Professional Development
Professional Development & Quality of Working Life
Temporary Employees
Workers’ Compensation
Joint Committee on Health Benefits
Funding
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
Responsibilities
Joint Committee on Nursing and Institutional Issues
Nurse Training and Professional Development Programs
Just Cause Required for Disciplinary Action
Lab Services/Diagnostics Co-Pay: Empire Plan
Labor/Management
Agency Designees to Receive Medical Information
Agreements
Committee Structure and Process
Disputes Non-Arbitrable
Frequency of Meetings
Labor/Management Training
Terms for Expiration/Continuation of Agreements
Written Agenda Required
Lag Payroll
Layoff/Reduction in Force
Continuation of Health Insurance
Non-Competitive Jurisdictional Class
Seniority Rosters Required
Workforce Reduction Limitation
Notice to Affected
Employees
Layoff Units
Employment Security Committee to Discuss
Leave Donation Program
Leave Exchange for Health Insurance
Active Employees (Productivity Enhancement Program)
12 Month Employees
Institution Teachers/10 Month Employees
Retiree Health Insurance
See Also
Location Pay
Downstate Adjustment
Eligibility of Seasonal Employees
Mid-Hudson Adjustment
Monroe County
Pro-Rate Based on VRWS
Lodging Reimbursement
Maintenance of Time Records
Management’s Rights
Mastectomy Bras and Prostheses: Empire Plan
Maternity Admissions: Empire Plan
Maternity/Child Care Leave
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Over the Counter Medicines
Memoranda of Understanding, Agreement, Procedure and Interpretation
COPE Contributions
Domestic Partnership
Housing and Meal Charges
Leave Donation
Negotiating Unit Designation
OGS Parking Facilities Downtown Albany
Parking Rate Last Offer Binding Arbitration
Performance Evaluation and Advances
Probationary Termination
Productivity Enhancement Program
(Leave Exchange for Health Insurance Premium Reduction)
12 Month Employees
Institution Teachers/10 Month Employees
Seasonal Employees
Telecommuting
Triage and Expedited Arbitration
Mental Health Services: Empire Plan
Mileage Allowance
Amount
Additional Reimbursement for Transport of Clients/Patients
Personal Automobile
Personal Motorcycle
Travel Within 35 Miles of Home of Official Station
Military Leave: Health Insurance
MRAs: Empire Plan (Magnetic Resonance Angiography)
MRI: Empire Plan
MultiPlan: Empire Plan
Newborn Routine Child Care Allowance: Empire Plan
“New to You” Prescriptions: Empire Plan
Non-Statutory Employees (NS)
Salary Upon Appointment to Salary Graded (SG) Position
Nuclear Medicine: Empire Plan
Nurse
Educational Programs
Certification in Specialties
Enhanced VALT Program
Enhanced Voucher Program
Preceptor Training
Nursing and Institutional Issues Committee
Shift and Pass Day Assignment, Seniority
Standby On-Call
Nutritional Services, Disease Management Programs: Empire Plan
NYS-Ride (Pre-Tax Transportation Program)
Office Visit Co-Pay: Empire Plan
Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Uniform Allowance
Option Transfer: Health Insurance
Outpatient: Empire Plan
Outpatient Services Co-Pay
Outpatient Surgery Co-Pay
Ambulatory Surgery Center Co-Pay
Hospital Outpatient Surgery Co-Pay
Out-of-Pocket Annual Maximum: Empire Plan
Out of Title Work
Grievance Process
Non-Arbitrability of Grievances
Timeframes
Prohibited
Exceptions for Temporary Emergency, Defined
Overtime
Eligibility
Impact of Charging Sick Leave
Over40 Comp Time Program
Rescheduling of Work Schedule to Avoid Payment Prohibited
Seniority
Telecommuting
Overtime Meal Allowances
Amount
Eligibility
Eligibility on Pass Days
Over40 Comp Time Pilot
Parking
Adequacy of Parking Facilities
Downtown Albany Parking
Parking Committee
Rates in OGS facilities, Downtown Albany
Negotiation of Parking Rates
Last Offer Binding Arbitration for Parking Rates (LOBA)
Use of Facilities
Part-Time Employees
Attendance Rules Coverage
Combining of Part-Time Items
Eligibility
Leave Adjustment Program
Observance of Holidays
Salary Increases
Workday/Workweek
Notice of
Change in Schedule
Part-Time, Per Diem and Hourly Employees
Attendance and Leave
Base Salary Increases
Pass Days
Not Imposed as Discipline
Seniority
Payroll
Administrative Checks
Institution Checks
Institution Teachers (10 month or 12 month)
Lag Payroll
10 Working Day Basis
Peace Officers
Firearms Training and Safety Differential
Eligibility
Payment
Role of Health and Safety Committee
Per Diem Employees
Attendance and Leave
Base Salary Increases
Performance Advances
Impact of Unsatisfactory Evaluation
Institution Teachers
Payment Dates
Performance Awards
Continuation after Expiration of Agreement
Impact of Leave Without Pay
Impact of Unsatisfactory Evaluation
Portability (See "Promotion")
Possible Additional October Payment Date
Temporary Drop Below Job Rate following Reallocation
Performance Evaluation
Appeals Process
Appropriate subject for Labor/Management Discussion
Management Prerogative
Required Elements
PEP (See Productivity Enhancement Program)
Personal History Folder
Contents
One Official Personal History Folder
Right to Remove Materials, Limitations
Right to Respond
Right to Review
Representation
Personal Leave
Accrual while Absent for Work Related Injury
Effect of VRWS
Leave Exchange for Health Insurance
Premium Reduction (PEP)
Right to Use in ¼ hour Increments
Use of Personal
Leave
PET Scans: Empire Plan
Physical Examination, Routine: Empire Plan
Physical Medicine Program: Empire Plan
Chiropractic Services
Non-Network Benefits
Physical Therapy
Preferred List
Placement when affected by Contracting Out
Premiums: Health Insurance
Empire Plan
HMO
Leave Exchange for Health Insurance Premium Reduction (PEP)
General
Institution Teachers
Waiver of Premium
Prescription Drugs
Empire Plan
Co-Pay
Formulary Flexibility
“New to You” Prescriptions
Specialty Drugs
HMOs
Pre-Tax Accounts
Dependent Care Advantage Account
Medical Flexible Spending Account (Health Care Spending Account)
NYS-Ride
Printing of Agreement
Private Duty Nursing: Empire Plan See
Also
Probable Cause
Disciplinary Suspension
Temporary Reassignment
Probation
Leave from Permanent Position for Duration of Probation
Probationary Terminations
Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP)
General
Institution Teachers
Professional Examinations, Leave
Professional Development and Quality of Working Life Committee
Professional Development Committee
Professional Leave
Eligibility Criteria
Institution Teachers
Use by Other than Day Shift Employees
Promotion
Base pay, defined
Impact on VRWS
Longevity Awards Included
Percentage Increase
Relocation Expenses
Prosthetics and Orthotics: Empire Plan
PSTP (Professional Service Training Program)
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
Radiology Services Co-Pay: Empire Plan
Reallocation, Protection of Longevity Award Eligibility
Reassignment
Impact on VRWS
In Lieu of Disciplinary Suspension
Not Imposed as Discipline
Relocation Expenses
Recall See
Also
Recognition
Record of Attendance
Redeployment Lists and Process See
Also
Reimbursement for Property Damage
Appeals to Court of Claims
Maximum Claim
Relocation Expenses
Resignation
Job Abandonment
Requests for Resignation
Right to Representation
Unauthorized Absences
Retiree Health Insurance
Delay in Commencing Retiree Health Insurance
Disability Retirement
Minimum Service Requirement
Use of Sick Leave for Retiree Health Insurance
See Also
Ridesharing/Carpooling
Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI)
Application of Agreement
Clinical Practice Plan
Labor/Management Activities
See Also
Seniority for Prior State Service
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier
Salary Schedules
Seasonal Employees
Eligibility for Attendance Rules Coverage
Eligibility for Health Insurance
Eligible for Inconvenience Pay
Eligible for Location Pay
Holiday Compensation
Hourly and Per Diem Seasonal Employees
Movement from “NS” to Salary Graded (SG) Positions
Salary Increase
Seasonal Appendix
Workday/Workweek
Notice of
Change in Schedule
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Select Arbitrator (See
Triage and Expedited Arbitration)
Seniority
Assignment of Overtime and Voluntary Transfers
Assignment of Shift and Pass Days
Changes not imposed for
Discipline
Nurses
Local Labor/Management Agreements on assignment for Shift and Pass Days for
Nurses Allowed
Other than Nurses
Continuous Service
Definition
Impact while Absent for Work Related Injury
Reinstatement
Use of Vacation
Sick Leave
Accrual while Absent for Work Related Injury
Bereavement Leave
Effect of VRWS
Family Illness
Impact on Overtime
Medical Documentation
Use for Retirement Service Credit
Use for Retiree Health Insurance
Dual Annuitant Option
Use of Sick Leave (general)
Verification of Doctor’s Statement
Sick Leave at Half Pay
Effect of VRWS
Eligibility
Waiting Period
Skilled Nursing Facility: Empire Plan
Sleep Apnea Disease Management Program: Empire Plan
Special Assignment to Duty Pay
Eligibility Criteria
Joint Labor/Management Committee
Specialty Drugs: Empire Plan
Standby/On-Call
Eligibility
Make-Work Assignments Prohibited
Rate of Compensation
Rosters
Standby Pay when Recalled to Facility
Students/Dependents
Accidental Death Benefit, Tuition
Health Insurance
Substance Abuse Treatment
Empire Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Wage Payments (Workers’ Comp)
Surgical Procedures Co-Pay: Empire Plan
Hospital Outpatient Surgery
Surgical Procedures, Outpatient
Office Visit and Office Surgery: Single Co-Pay
Tardiness for Volunteer Fire/Ambulance/Civil Air Patrol
Teachers (see Institution Teachers)
Technology
Contract Grievances
Electronic Bulletin Boards
Electronic Recognition Systems
Email
Telecommuting
Temporary Drop Below Job Rate, Reallocation
Temporary Employees, Consultants and Contractors
Joint Committee
Timekeeping, Prohibited
Tolls, Triborough Bridge
Toxic Exposure
Transfers
Impact of Seniority
Impact on VRWS
Not Imposed as Discipline
Over40 Comp Time Pilot
Relocation Expenses
Transition Benefits, Contracting Out
Travel
Centralized Travel Program
Extended Travel Stipend
Meals and Lodging
Non-Overnight Travel
Mileage Allowance
Additional Reimbursement for Transport of Clients/Patients
Personal Automobile
Personal Motorcycle
Travel Within 35 Miles of Home of Official Station
Pre-Tax Transportation Program (NYS-Ride)
Receipted Expenses
Relocation Expenses
Unreceipted Expenses
Tax and Gratuities
Travel Benefit for Centers of Excellence Program (Empire Plan)
Travel Card Program
Triage and Expedited Arbitration
Decisions and Settlements Not Precedent Setting
Opting Out of Triage and Expedited Arbitration
Powers and Duties of Select Arbitrator
Triborough Bridge Tolls
Tuition Benefits
Accidental Death Benefits
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
Unauthorized Absence Deemed Resignation
Uniform Allowance
Office of Fire Prevention and Control
Vacancy Posting
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Accrual while Absent for Work Related Injury
Additional Vacation Credit
Denied Requests
Effect of VRWS
Leave Exchange for Health Insurance Premium Reduction (PEP)
Maximum Accrual
Payment Upon Separation
Restored Vacation
From Workers’ Compensation
From Disciplinary Suspension
Right to Use in ¼ hour Increments
Vacation Requests
Response to Vacation Requests
Vacation Scheduling
Impact of Seniority (Article 12 and
Article 25)
7 Day Vacation
Verification of Doctor’s Statement See
Also
Agency Designee to Receive Medical Information
Brief Diagnosis
Scheduling of EHS Examination Prior to Return to Work
Advance Notice of Intent to Return
Pay Status During Travel and Exam
Reexaminations
Timeframe for Completing Exam
Vision Benefits
Annual Benefit
Children Under
19
Medical
Exception Program
Discount on Laser Vision Services
Discount on Optional Eyewear Benefits
Occupational Vision Benefits
See Also
90 Day Period between Exam and Dispensing of Eyewear
Vocational Instructors (see
Institution Teachers)
Voucher Program (Professional Development)
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
Enhanced Voucher Program for Nurse Completion Degrees
VRWS (Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule)
Effects on Benefits and Status
Program Guidelines
Waiting Period
Health Insurance
Workers' Compensation
Wigs, Prosthetic: Empire Plan
Work-Life Services See Also
Workday/Workweek
Alternate Work Schedules
Avoidance of Payment for Overtime
Break in Workday
Changes in Established Work Schedule
Advance Notice
Consent
Emergency, Definition
Report of Exceptions to normal workweek/workday
Schedules:
Full-time
Administrative (non-shift employees)
Facilities or Location where Shift Work is Required
Field Employees
Part-Time and Seasonal Employees
Workers’ Compensation
Alternate Duty Program
(Light Duty)
Eligibility for Light Duty Assignment
Employee Refusal of
Light Duty Assignment
Extension of Light Duty Assignments
Limitations on Light Duty Assignment
Management
Refusal to Offer Light Duty Assignment
Controverted Claims
Effect of VRWS
Effect on Benefits
Health Insurance Contributions while on Workers’ Compensation Leave See
Also
Waiver of Premium
Impact on Continuous Service
Impact on Leave Accruals
Impact on Retirement Benefits
Impact on Seniority
Joint Committee on Workers’ Compensation
Less than Full-Day Absences
Seasonal Employees
Use of Leave Credits
Controverted Claims
Waiting Period
Wage Replacement Benefits
Benefits based on Date of Injury
Workforce Reduction Limitation
Workshop Program
Continuation of Funding Upon Expiration of Agreement
