Discharge and Discipline

From the Greater NY Nursing Home Contract Summary of Selected Articles

• After an Employee’s probationary period, he/she may not be discharged or disciplined, except for just cause
• Patient abuse investigations will be conducted quickly, usually within four days, but not more than seven days without the consent of the Union. In the event of a suspension, an Employee may use earned paid time, and will be repaid if found innocent of patient abuse charges.