Conduct A Clause Samples

Conduct A. Employees will have the right to direct and to pursue their private lives without interference by the Employer or Union. Employees will be treated fairly and equitably in all aspects of personnel management. Employees will not be subject to discrimination because of their political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or handicapping condition. Employees may exercise their rights under law, rule, regulation, and this Agreement without fear of penalty or reprisal. B. The GSA Standards of Conduct prescribe the fundamental rules of ethics in the conduct of Government business that are mandatory for all employees. The employee rights discussed above do not extend to conduct that interferes with the performance of duties, or violates the GSA Standards of Conduct. C. All employees will receive a copy of and an initiation briefing on the Standards of Conduct preceding employment or promptly following assumption of duties. The Employer will inform all employees annually on the Standards of of Conduct. Such notification may be conducted orally or in writing, and will include current information on additions, deletions, or changes to relevant regulations. Employees will be notified of the name and work telephone number of the official who can be contacted for additional or more detailed information. D. Proposed changes to the Standards of Conduct developed by GSA will be submitted to the Union prior to implementation. The Union may request negotiations as appropriate in accordance with Article 9.