Jackson Township (Ocean)

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1511 Please see Color Key at bottom of sheet for limits on answers

47 N/A The weekly benefit rate provided under the State Temporary Disability Law for a non-work-related injury is calculated on the basis of claimant's average weekly wage. Each claimant is paid 2/3 of their average weekly wage up to the maximum amount payable, which is $604 for disabilities beginning on or after 1/1/15. Does your municipality refrain from supplementing the Temporary Disability benefit? The answer to this question can be "prospective" if such a provision was imposed by an arbitrator in binding arbitration but the municipality is seeking to eliminate such a contractual obligation through collective bargaining. Only answer "N/A" if your municipality does not participate in the State Temporary Disability Program.

48 Yes Has your municipality adopted an ordinance, resolution, regulation or policy eliminating longevity awards, bonuses or payments for non-union employees?

49 Yes For any employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, has your municipality eliminated longevity awards, bonuses or payments for employees hired on or after a specified date, and refrained from increasing longevity awards, bonuses or payments for employees hired before a specified date? The answer to this question can be "prospective" if such provisions were imposed by an arbitrator in binding arbitration but the municipality is seeking to eliminate such a contractual obligation through collective bargaining.

50 Yes Employee personnel manuals or handbooks serve as a valuable tool to convey a municipality's policies, procedures and benefits. Many insurance carriers encourage the adoption of such a document and offer discounted rates for their use. These publications should review employees' rights and obligations in areas ranging from discrimination, safety, violence, and harassment to vacation and sick days, holidays, use of township vehicles, smoking and political activity, among others. Has your municipality adopted or updated an employee personnel manual/handbook by resolution or ordinance within the last five years? If yes, please provide in the Comments section the date of the meeting during which the personnel manual was adopted. Ordinance 10-14 July 20, 2014