Common use of Fact Witness Clause in Contracts

Fact Witness. When an off-duty employee is required to appear before any hearing board, arbitrator, or internal investigation as a fact witness (as opposed to a character witness) as the result of receiving a subpoena or direct order in the course and scope of employment, the employee will receive compensatory time at the rate of time and one-half (1-1/2). A "fact" witness is one who testifies to what was seen, heard, or observed regarding an underlying event at issue. A "fact" witness is not a witness who testifies to opinions, character, or similar circumstances.

Fact Witness. When an off-duty employee is required to appear before any hearing board, arbitrator, or internal investigation as a fact witness (as opposed to a character witness) as the result of receiving a subpoena or direct order in the course and scope of employment, the employee will receive compensatory time be compensated at the same rate of time and one-half as for duty- related court appearances, as set out in Article 24.1 (1-1/2c). A "“fact" ” witness is one who testifies to what was seen, heard, or observed regarding an underlying event at issue. A "“fact" ” witness is not a witness who testifies to opinions, character, or similar circumstanceslike testimony.