Q & A

Americans With Disabilities Act, Collective Bargaining, Privacy Rights, Public Safety Labor News, Questions and Answers, Safety, Safety

From Ohio Question: Our contract states that all police officers will be full-time. Can the city (management) implement part time officers without negotiating because of budget problems? Answer: The general rule is that the implementation of part-time police jobs is a mandatory subject for bargaining, and cannot be unilaterally implemented without first negotiating with the…

Volunteer Firefighters Have No Property Right To The Job

Due Process, Property Rights, Public Safety Labor News, Safety, Termination

Brian Baker, Brian Jenkins, Gary Jenkins, and Brandon Jenkins were all volunteer firefighters for the City of Stanford, Kentucky. In 2006, they became concerned about the safety and reliability of the equipment being used by the Department. Their concerns included a lack of testing on hoses, a rusted-out battery compartment on a fire engine, faulty…