366-24 MOA WOFDSOA (2024-2028).pdf

i 1 | | | i i It is understood that any injury, illness, exposure or incident shall be compensable under this provision when same would qualify the member for temporary Workers Compensation benefits. It is further understood that any amount received by the member in temporary Workers Compensation benefits shall be credited against the amount paid by the Township so the member is at 100% of compensation. This does not affect any permanent Workers Compensation award/benefit. In the event there is an initial dispute about the eligibility for temporary Workers Compensation benefits the member shall receive injury on duty payments set forth above until there is a determination that such absence is not eligible for Workers Compensation benefits at which time injury on duty benefits will prospectively cease and shall not be reinstated unless the determination is later revised; and, if such determination is reversed reimbursement to the member shall be retroactive to date of initial rescission, unless otherwise stated.” ARTICLE XX ~ GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (pg. 30): Moving forward from this MOA, the parties shall submit to the Public Employment Relations Commission for Arbitration instead of the New Jersey State Board of Mediation. Revise to replace references to NJSBM with PERC. ARTICLE XXVIII - UNIFORM ALLOWANCE (pg. 40). The annual uniform allowance shall be increased as follows: 2024 $850 2025 $900 2026 $950 2027 & 2028 $1,000 Also, the Township shall be obligated to replace, at its own expense, any clothing and equipment which may be damaged in the performance of duty, provided that said damage was not the result of the member’s abuse, misuse or gross negligence. The signatories below agree to recommend to their respective constituents that the above terms be ratified and otherwise approved. TOWNSHIP OF WES ‘WEST ORANGE FIRE SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSN. Ce (a pare: 12 3/ RAY