A.
It is the policy of the Borough of East Rutherford to
treat employees and prospective employees in a manner consistent with all
applicable employment laws and regulations. The personnel policies and procedures
of the Borough of East Rutherford shall apply to all employees, volunteers,
elected or appointed officials and independent contractors. In the event there
is a conflict between these rules and any collective bargaining agreement,
personnel services contract, or federal or state law, including the Attorney
General's guidelines with respect to Police Department personnel matters
and the New Jersey Civil Service Act, the terms and conditions of that contract
or law shall prevail. In all other cases, these policies and procedures shall
prevail.
B.
All employees, officers and department heads shall be
appointed and promoted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of East Rutherford.
No person shall be employed or promoted unless there exists a position created
by an ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of East Rutherford
as well as the necessary budget appropriation and salary ordinance.
C.
The governing body and all managerial/supervisory personnel
are authorized and responsible for personnel policies and procedures. The
governing body has appointed the Personnel Administrator to assist it in implementing
the personnel policies. The Mayor and Council and the Personnel Administrator
shall also have access to the Employment Attorney appointed by the governing
body for guidance in personnel matters.
D.
As a general principle, the Borough of East Rutherford
has a "no tolerance" policy towards workplace wrongdoing. Borough officials,
employees and independent contractors are to report anything perceived to
be improper. The Borough of East Rutherford believes strongly in an open door
policy and encourages employees to talk with their supervisor, department
head, the Personnel Administrator or the Employment Attorney concerning any
problem.
This Employee Handbook is intended to provide guidelines covering public
service by Borough of East Rutherford employees and is not a contract. This
handbook contains many, but not necessarily all of the rules, regulations,
and conditions of employment for Borough personnel. The provisions of this
handbook may be amended and supplemented from time to time without notice
and at the sole discretion of the East Rutherford Mayor and Council.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the employment practices of
the Borough of East Rutherford shall operate under the legal doctrine known
as "employment at will." Within federal and state law, (including the New
Jersey Civil Service Act) and any applicable bargaining unit agreement, the
Borough shall have the right to terminate an employee at any time and for
any reason, with or without notice, except the Borough shall comply with all
federal and state legal requirements requiring notice and an opportunity to
be heard in the event of discipline or dismissal.
