Civil Liability 47.01 If any civil action is brought against any employee covered by this Agreement for an alleged tort committed by the employee in the performance of their assigned duties, (a “workplace claim”) then:
CRIMINAL/CIVIL SANCTIONS 1. Each officer or employee of any person to whom returns or return information is or may be disclosed will be notified in writing by such person that returns or return information disclosed to such officer or employee can be used only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein, and that further disclosure of any such returns or return information for a purpose or to an extent unauthorized herein constitutes a felony punishable upon conviction by a fine of as much as $5,000 or imprisonment for as long as 5 years, or both, together with the costs of prosecution. Such person shall also notify each such officer and employee that any such unauthorized further disclosure of returns or return information may also result in an award of civil damages against the officer or employee in an amount not less than $1,000 with respect to each instance of unauthorized disclosure. These penalties are prescribed by IRC sections 7213 and 7431 and set forth at 26 CFR 301.6103(n)-1.
Legal Liability For teachers having any legal proceeding brought against them for libel or slander in respect of any statements relating to the employment, suspension or dismissal of any person by the Board, published at a meeting of the Board or a committee thereof, or for assault in respect of disciplinary action taken in the course of duty, the Board shall pay the legal costs or any part thereof incurred by such teachers in successfully defending such legal proceeding as referred to above. If found guilty, the teacher shall bear said legal expenses.
Professional Liability Before commencing work on this Agreement and throughout the term of this Agreement, the Party shall procure and maintain professional liability insurance for any and all services performed under this Agreement, with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $3,000,000 aggregate.
Criminal History Applicants who have criminal convictions may be denied. Any crimes associated with drugs, violence, sex, property damage, and/or weapons may be grounds for automatic disqualification. Eligibility is dependent upon the level, disposition, and time since the crime occurred. Open cases for similar crimes may be grounds for denial. Credit. A credit check will be performed, and the following may be grounds for denial: past due or dishonored debt, the absence of a credit history, unpaid housing accounts, unpaid utility accounts.
CRIMINAL PROVISIONS AND SANCTIONS The Contractor agrees to perform the Agreement in conformance with safeguards against fraud and abuse as set forth by the H-GAC, the State of Texas, and the acts and regulations of any related state or federal agency. The Contractor agrees to promptly notify H-GAC of any actual or suspected fraud, abuse, or other criminal activity through the filing of a written report within twenty-four (24) hours of knowledge thereof. Contractor shall notify H-GAC of any accident or incident requiring medical attention arising from its activities under this Agreement within twenty-four (24) hours of such occurrence. Theft or willful damage to property on loan to the Contractor from H-GAC, if any, shall be reported to local law enforcement agencies and H-GAC within two (2) hours of discovery of any such act. The Contractor further agrees to cooperate fully with H-GAC, local law enforcement agencies, the State of Texas, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and any other duly authorized investigative unit, in carrying out a full investigation of all such incidents. The Contractor shall notify H-GAC of the threat of lawsuit or of any actual suit filed against the Contractor pertaining to this Agreement or which would adversely affect the Contractor’s ability to perform services under this Agreement.
Malpractice and Professional Liability Insurance 23.01 The Employer agrees to pay the full premium cost to provide group malpractice and professional liability insurance. The purpose of this insurance is to cover employees in the event of legal action brought against the employee arising out of the performance of his/her duties for the Employer while in the employment of the Employer. In any dispute the terms of the contract of insurance shall govern.
General and Criminal Background Checks 5.2.13.1. PSP hereby represents and warrants, and by execution of an Assignment thereby represents and warrants, that neither PSP nor any of PSP’s employees have been convicted of a felony criminal offense, or of a crime involving moral turpitude, or that, if such a conviction has occurred, PSP has fully advised TFC in writing as to the facts and circumstances surrounding the conviction(s).
