Common use of Criminal Charges Clause in Contracts

Criminal Charges. The District may require an employee who has been charged in a court of competent jurisdiction with a commission of a felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, provided the crime as charged is related to the employee’s employment status, to take a leave of absence without pay pending termination by a way of a plea, finding or verdict at the trial court level as to the guilt or innocence of such employee. Upon a finding of not guilty, the employee may be reinstated to the regularly assigned position with return of all benefits, including salary, that were due for the period of such leave; subject, however, to appropriate disciplinary action if warranted. Any disciplinary action shall be imposed effective as of the commencement date of such leave. If the determination is one of guilt, the District may take appropriate disciplinary action effective as of the commencement date of such leave.

Criminal Charges. The District may require an employee who has been charged in a court of competent jurisdiction with a commission of a felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, provided the crime as charged is related to the employee’s employment status, to take a leave of absence without pay pending termination by a way of a plea, finding or verdict at the trial court level as to the guilt or innocence of such employee. Upon a finding of not guilty, the employee may be reinstated to the regularly assigned position with return of all benefits, including salary, that were due for the period of such leave; subject, subject however, to appropriate disciplinary action if warranted. Any disciplinary action shall be imposed effective as of the commencement date of such leave. If the determination is one of guilt, the District may take appropriate disciplinary action effective as of the commencement date of such leave.