Article 18

OTHER EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

18.1 Work Space. If the UBOT requires that the assigned duties of an employee be performed in a specific on-campus location, other than the computer center or the library, the UBOT shall provide space for such assignment. If practicable, space shall be provided where private consultations with employees' students may be held. Before an employee's work space location is changed, or before there is a substantial alteration to an employee's work space to a degree that impedes the employee's work effectiveness, the affected employee shall be notified, if practicable, at least one (1) month prior to such change.

18.2 Mail. Employees shall be entitled to receive employment-related mail at their work location. Each employee shall be notified of a location where such mail may be picked up.

18.3 Safe Conditions. The University shall make every reasonable effort to provide employees a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for immediately reporting situations involving unsafe working conditions to appropriate administrators. Appropriate administrators include, but are not limited to, the employee's immediate supervisor, graduate coordinator, department chair, or Dean. Whenever an employee reports a condition which the employee feels represents a violation of safety or health rules and regulations or which is an unreasonable hazard to persons or property, such conditions shall be promptly investigated. The appropriate administrator will reply to the employee.

18.4 Limitation on Personal Liability.
(a) In the event an employee is sued for an act, event, or omission which may fall within the scope of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the employee should notify the President’s office as soon as possible after receipt of the summons commencing the action in order that the University and UBOT may fulfill their obligation. Failure to notify the employer promptly may affect the rights of the parties.
(b) For information purposes, the following pertinent language of Section 768.28(9), Florida Statutes, is reproduced herein:

No officer, employee, or agent of the state or its subdivisions shall be held personally liable in tort for any injuries or damages suffered as a result of any act, event, or omission of action in the scope of his employment or function unless such officer, employee, or agent acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a manner exhibiting wanton or willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property.

18.5 Access to Resources. Employees who are assigned instructional or research duties shall be provided reasonable access to departmental laboratories, studios, computer centers, photocopy services, and the like used in connection with assigned responsibilities.

18.6 Health Insurance Policy. During the fall semester of the 2006-2007 academic year, the UBOT agrees to provide up to a $500 annualized subsidy to graduate assistants appointed at 0.25 FTE or greater. Thereafter, beginning on or about January 15, 2007 the UBOT agrees to pay the individual premium on the policy provided by the UBOT for graduate assistants appointed at .25FTE or greater. Students who are eligible for this benefit include Graduate Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Research Assistants. The student must be enrolled in a graduate degree program, on an appointment through Academic Personnel, appropriately registered, and appointed for 0.25 FTE or greater for a particular semester. Section 18.6 is subject to the grievance procedure, but only to the extent of the entitlement to the subsidy.

18.7 Health Insurance Committee. The local UFF-GAU president will appoint one (1) employee to serve on the University's Student Health Insurance Committee.