DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS Clause Samples
The "Disaster Service Workers" clause designates certain employees as individuals who may be required to perform specific duties during emergencies or disasters. In practice, this means that employees covered by the clause can be reassigned from their regular roles to assist with emergency response, such as providing aid, managing shelters, or supporting public safety operations. The core function of this clause is to ensure that adequate personnel are available to respond effectively during disasters, thereby supporting public safety and continuity of essential services.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS. 238. All City employees are designated Disaster Service Workers, in accordance with California Government Code 3100-3109. The City agrees to meet and confer on the impact of any plan it adopts that assigns particular responsibilities to employees covered by this Agreement. To the extent required by local, state and federal law, the City will make reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS. 15.14.1 All District employees are declared by law to be disaster service workers. In the event of natural, man-made or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or extreme peril to life, property and resources, all District employees are subject to disaster service activities as assigned to them by their supervisors or by law enforcement.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS. 210. All SFMTA employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSW), in accordance with California Government Code 3100-3109. The SFMTA agrees to meet and confer on the impact on any plan it adopts that assigns particular responsibilities to employees covered by this Agreement. To the extent required by local, state and federal law, the SFMTA will make reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.
A. By January 1, 2024, the SFMTA shall adopt a disaster staffing plan outlining the SFMTA DSW program, identifying examples of the duties and responsibilities that employees may have during a disaster, employee safety, and training requirements. The SFMTA will meet with the Union over the disaster plan as required under Paragraph 210 above.
B. The SFMTA shall provide annual training to all employees regarding SFMTA DSW duties and responsibilities during a disaster.
C. The SFMTA shall make best efforts to prevent probationary employees from being given DSW assignments. Services as a DSW shall not result in an extension of probation unless it is in accordance with Article II, Section B.
D. The SFMTA shall notify the Union and employees of how to contact the City command center to address issues, complaints, and concerns regarding DSW assignments, including scheduling.
E. The SFMTA shall make best effort to provide advance notice of changes to the schedule or location of DSW assignments.
F. Employees asked to provide bilingual services who are not already certified will be scheduled for an exam as quickly as possible. While the exam is pending, these employees shall receive bilingual pay upon certification by the employee, the employee’s department and the employee’s DSW department, that the employee is providing bilingual services necessary to the disaster response. Upon returning to their original duties, employees will no longer be eligible for such bilingual pay, unless they qualify for bilingual pay under paragraph 301.
G. Service as a DSW may be considered as a positive factor in promotional applications.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS. All employees covered by this Agreement are public employees, and, as such, are to serve as disaster service workers subject to such service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law, pursuant to Government Code Section 3100.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS. Under State law, Title I, Section 3100 of the California Government Code, all government employees are declared Disaster Service Workers who can be called upon in any emergency, and have a responsibility to help in a disaster. Employees shall be compensated in accordance with the provisions in the MOU.