The Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, hereinafter referred to as the “DSA”, is the recognized employee organization for this bargaining unit, certified pursuant to Resolution No. 38586,Read More →

The Association agrees that it has the duty to provide fair and non-discriminatory representation to all employees in the representation unit regardless of whether theyRead More →

The County and Association agree that professional, productive, and positive labor relations can be accomplished when Association and County representatives work together to support theRead More →

Except where modified by this MOU, the County retains the exclusive right to determine the methods, means and personnel by which County government operations areRead More →

There shall be no discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, legitimate employee organization activities, or on the basis of anyRead More →

6.1 Survey In recognition of the additional ten percent (10%) differential pay, which is not base pay, paid to Deputy Sheriffs in Santa Clara CountyRead More →

The standard workweek for employees occupying full-time positions consists of forty (40) hours unless otherwise specified by the Board of Supervisors. The appointing authority shallRead More →

8.1 Authorization All compensable overtime must be authorized by the appointing authority or designated representative prior to being worked. If prior authorization is not feasibleRead More →

9.1 Shift differential pay, for the purpose of this Section, is defined as pay at a rate which is one step above the employee’s baseRead More →

For employees who have been: (1) regularly working a shift described in Section 9, and/or (2) assigned to and regularly working a special job assignmentRead More →

A. Policy When warranted and in the interest of County operations, the department head may assign employees to “on-call” status. This Section clarifies the existingRead More →

A salary differential of seventy dollars ($70.00) biweekly shall be paid incumbents or positions requiring bilingual proficiency as designated by the appointing authority and HumanRead More →

Employees may be reimbursed for tuition and related fees paid for taking courses of study in an off-duty status if the subject matter content isRead More →

A. Employees in the classes of Deputy Sheriff, and District Attorney’s Inspector who have successfully completed a probationary period of one of those classes andRead More →

15.1 Notice of Layoff The department head will give at least 14 days advance written notice to employees to be laid off unless a shorterRead More →

If an employee’s position is abolished and they are unable to displace another County employee as provided in Section 15, they shall receive reimbursement ofRead More →

17.1 Regular full-time employees shall receive either eight (8) hours of pay or eight (8) hours of holiday leave for all authorized holidays listed inRead More →

18.1 Vacation Allowance Effective the first full pay period following Board of Supervisors’ approval of a successor MOU in 2022, employees, excluding extra help orRead More →

19.1 Accrual Effective until February 4, 2023, employees shall accrue “old sick leave” at the rate of three and seven-tenths (3.7) hours for each biweeklyRead More →

20.1 General Employees shall not be entitled to leaves of absence as a matter of right, but only in accordance with the provisions of lawRead More →

21.1 Medical Insurance (a) Employees Assigned to Work Eighty (80) Hours Per Pay Period: The County pays eighty-five percent (85%) of the total premium forRead More →

The County shall contribute a sum equal to ninety percent (90%) of the premium for the County Plan and the Delta Dental Plan for employeesRead More →

The County shall provide Vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents including young adult dependents and domestic partners. The County will pay the entireRead More →

24.1 Benefits Committee During the term of this MOU, the County and Unions shall convene the Benefits Committee for the following purposes: A. To continueRead More →

25.1 The County shall pay group life insurance premiums for the following plans: A. Life insurance for each employee with a maximum benefit amount ofRead More →

26.1 Employees in the Sheriff’s Office who must provide their own uniform and equipment shall receive an amount per annum in additional compensation to coverRead More →

27.1 Examinations (1) Open Examinations: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications for the job class may compete. (2) General Promotional Examinations: Permanent and probationaryRead More →

Upon reclassification of filled positions, the Human Resources Director shall determine whether the action constitutes an upward, lateral or downward movement of the level ofRead More →

No employee shall be required regularly to perform duties of a position outside of the class to which appointed. However, employees may be assigned temporarilyRead More →

When an employee has been assigned in writing by the department head or designated representative to perform the work of a permanent position having aRead More →

31.1 Probationary employees shall undergo a probationary period of six (6) months unless a longer period is prescribed by the Civil Service Commission for theirRead More →

The appointing authority may dismiss, suspend, reduce in step or demote any employee in the classified service provided the rules and regulations of the CivilRead More →

33.1 Grievance A grievance is defined as any dispute which involves the interpretation or application of any provision of this MOU, excluding those provisions ofRead More →

34.1 Retirement Plan (a) Employees Hired Before January 8, 2012 Effective January 2, 2005, the County implemented the 3% @ 50 retirement enhancement (Government CodeRead More →

Subject to applicable federal regulations, the County agrees to provide a deferred compensation plan that allows employees to defer compensation on a pre-tax basis throughRead More →

The County will provide up to twenty-four (24) hours paid bereavement leave upon the death of an employee’s parents, spouse, domestic partner, child, (including throughRead More →

The Association, its members and representatives, agree that it and they will not engage in, authorize, sanction or support any strike, slowdown, stoppage of work,Read More →

If any provision of this MOU is declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be null and void butRead More →

Continuance of working conditions and practices not specifically authorized by ordinance or by resolution of the Board of Supervisors is not guaranteed by this MOU.Read More →