These policies cover nonunion employees. They also cover union
employees to the extent that their collective bargaining agreements
do not cover these issues.
[Amended 9-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-12]
Under state law, all employees must enroll in the New Jersey
Public Employee Retirement System or the Police and Firefighters Retirement
System as applicable. The employee's contribution to the plan
will be deducted from the employee's pay. An employee who has
completed the required number of years and who has reached the required
age under the Plan may retire by notifying the department head in
writing. The state retirement plans request six months' advance
notice to process the application. After giving notice of retirement,
employees are expected to assist their supervisor and co-employees
by providing information concerning their current projects and help
in the training of a replacement. The department head will prepare
an employee action form showing any pay or other money owed the employee.
The Administrative Officer will conduct a confidential exit interview
to discuss benefits, including COBRA options, appropriate retirement
issues and pay due. A COBRA notification letter will be sent to the
employee's home address. The exit interview will also include
an open discussion with the employee. On the last day of work, and
prior to receiving the final paycheck, the employee must return the
employee identification card, all keys and equipment. At this time,
the employee will sign the termination memo designating all money
owed, and this memo will be retained in the official personnel file.
Employees who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses may
be entitled to medical expenses, lost income and other compensation
under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Act. The Borough covers workers' compensation benefits through
its membership in a joint insurance fund. Any occupational injury
or illness must be immediately reported to the supervisor or department
head. All required medical treatment must be performed by a workers'
compensation physician appointed by the joint insurance fund, and
payment for unauthorized medical treatment may not be covered pursuant
to the Act.
[Amended 9-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-12]
Requests to attend a conference or seminar must be approved
by the department head and the Administrative Officer. Requests shall
be made sufficiently in advance to take advantage of discounts for
early registration and must be submitted to the department head at
least 30 days before the event. Requests must be in writing, including
the conference schedule, registration information and estimated costs.
The department head is responsible to detail all training requests
during the budget formulation process. Approval of any conference
or seminar request is conditioned upon the availability of funds.