collective agreement between heritage malta and the union ...

a written report by the Department’s management.Such cases shall include:- Poor quality work- Poor attitude at work- Misconduct and/or persistent disobedience- Unwarranted unpunctuality including both latearrivals and early departure from work withoutauthorizationNote: repeated offences, even if considered‘minor’ of their own accord, will be treated asmore serious Gross misconduct2.0 General Proceduresa) The AGENCY will be represented at disciplinaryhearings by AGENCY officials who may be assistedby a consultant/legal advisor.b) Employees charged with any offence will be givenevery opportunity to state their case and to berepresented by their UNION and/or person of theirchoice. The number of persons assisting eachemployee shall be one (1), who may be a UNIONrepresentative.c) No person involved in the disciplinary proceedingsmay disclose to any person other than in the exerciseof this official function relative to such disciplinaryprocedures, the contents of any document,communication, or information whatsoever which hascome of his notice during the proceedings of thecase.d) The decision of the disciplinary board composed asstated above, shall be considered as final unless the22employee appeals in writing to the CEO within ten(10) days after the decision has been taken. In suchcases a new board will be set up consisting of achairperson in agreement with the two parties, arepresentative of the AGENCY and one of theUNION. The outcome of this board, which is to beconvened within one (1) month from the receipt ofthe written appeal, shall then be considered as final.3.0 Suspension from Worka) An employee may be suspended by managementduring the course of investigations and/or disciplinaryproceedings and/or criminal proceedings if hisretention, in the AGENCY’s opinion, is in conflict withhis duties and responsibilities in the AGENCY.The period of suspension for alleged offences withinthe AGENCY will not exceed one (1) year. Foralleged criminal offences outside the AGENCY therewill be no such limit.b) During the period of suspension regarding allegedoffences within the AGENCY the employee shallreceive half his/her salary. No pay shall be given toemployees suspended in connection with criminaloffences.c) If after the investigations by the AGENCY no actionis taken against the employee, of if such action istaken and the employee is found not guilty of whathe/she was suspended for, he/she will be fullyreinstated in his/her former post and refunded thepay withheld.