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CITY OF
SCHENECTADY
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Adopted By Resolution of the City Council on February 3Q16,
8th,
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City of Schenectady
Employee Handbook
Table of Contents
100 INTRODUCTION 6
101 Welcome Message 6
102 A Message for Our Unions . . 6
103 Our Heritage .... 7
104 Definitions 8
105 The Purpose of this Employee Handbook .__9
106 Changes or Modifications 10
200 EMPLOYEE CLASS1FICATIONS 6
201 Full-Time Employees 6 .
202 Part-Time Employees 6
203 Temporary Employees 6
204 Seasonal Employees 6
205 FLSA Non-Covered Employees 6
206 FLSA Exempt Employees 6
207 FLSA Non-Exempt Employees 6
300 THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM 7
301 The Unclassified and Classified Services 7
302 Civil Service Appointments 7
303 Examinations and Promotions 8
304 Veterans Credits 8
400 EMPLOYMENT MATTERS 9
401 Oath of Office 9
402 Procedure for Filling Vacancies 9
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403 Probationary Period 10
404 New Employee Orientation 10
405 Corrective Action and Discipline 11
406 Civil Service LawSection 75 14
407 Code of Ethics
8
408 Personnel Records 9
409 Separation from Employment 10
500 OPERATIONAL POLICIES 1
501 Departmental Hours 1
502 Meal and Rest Breaks and Breaks for Nursing Mothers 2
503 Emergency Situations
3
504 Time Records 4
505 Expense Reimbursement 5
506 Vehicle Usage 6
507 Driver's License 7
508 Supplies, Tools and Equipment, and Fuel Usage 8
509 Telephone / Cell Phone Usage 9
510 Computer Systems and Internet /E-mail Service 10
511 Personal Appearance 12
512 Solicitations/Distributions 13
513 Disclosure of Information 14
514 Visitors
14
515 Purchasing 14
516 Maintenance of Work Area 15
517 Personal Property 16
518 City Property 16
519 Unauthorized Work 16
520 Gutside Emnloyment 17
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600 ABSENCE POLICIES
1
601 Attendance
1
602 Jury Duty Leave
2
603 Witness at Hearings or Trials
2
604 Bereavement Leave
3
605 Leave for Cancer Screening 4
606 Leave for Blood Donations 5
607 Military Leave and Military Leave of Absence 5
608 FamHy and Medical Leave Policy 7
700 COMPENSATION
1
701 Wage and Salary
1
702 Overtime
1
703 Pay Period and CheckDistribution Error1 Bookmarknot defined.
704 Payroll Deductions Error! Bookmark not defined.
705 Deferred Compensation Plan Error! Bookmark not defined.
800 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1
801 Holidays
1
802 Vacation Leave
2
803 Sick Leave
3
804 Personal Leave
5
805 Disclosure of Insurance Benefits 6
806 Employee Assistance Program
6
900 COMPLIANCE POLICIES 1
901 Equal Employment Opportunity 1
902 The Americans withDisabilities Act 2
903 Harassment (Including Sexual in the Workplace
Harassment) (revised 4/3/08) 3 ,
904 Violence in the Workplace
3
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905 Drug-Free Workplace / Drug Free Awareness Program 4
906 Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing 6
M7 Smoldna
6
1000 SAFETY
1
1001 Workplace Safety 1
1002 Harard Communication Program 2
1100 COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES 1
1101 Organizational Communications 1
1102 Adverse Communications
1
1103 Suarestions
1
1104 Pubile Relations
1
1300 EMPLOYEEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM 1
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100 INTRODUCTION
101 Welcome Message
We would like to welcome you and congratulate you on your appointment to a position
with theCity of Schenectady. As a part of our team, you take on an important
extremely
role, that of serving the members of our community. our
Together, mission is to provide
cost-effective services that conform to the highest standards of quality.
This Employee Handbook is designed to familiarize you with your employment and to help
ensure govemment compliance, foster positive employee relationships, and contribute to
the overall success of the City in delivering services to the public and efficiently.
effectively
Please keep in mind that this is only an overview of the City's policies and procedures,
employee benefits, and the Civil Service System. Specific questions conceming
employment matters should be addressed to your Department Head.
We trust that you will find service with the of
City Schenectady rewarding both personally
and professionally.
102 A MessagefromOurUnions
This Employee Handbook has been developed by the City of Schenectady to assist you in
getting acquainted with your employment with the City. A cooperative labor-management
relationship not only lends to a positive work environment but also helps ensure fair
treatment in the workplace.
For union members, the collective bargaining agreement govems the terms and conditions
of employment. You are encouraged to obtain a copy of your collective bargaining
agreement from your union representative. Where that Agreement and this Handbook
confilot, the Agreement controls.
in certain
However, instances where the Handbook
covers an issue that is not the subject of bargaining, this Handbook controls. We have
made every effort to acknowledge these situations. if you have any you should
questions,
contact your Department Head or union representative.
We hope that your career with the of Schenectady
City will be an enjoyable experience.
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103 Our Heritage
Schenectady was first settled in 1661 when the area was part of the Dutch colony of New
Netherland. Settlement was led Arent Van Curler of Ngkerk
by in the Netherlands, who
was granted letters patent to Schenectady in 1684.
In 1765, Schenectady was incorporated as a borough. It was chastered as a city in 1798.
Union College, located adjacent to the GE Realty Plot, is the oldest planned college
campus in the United States. The college was founded in 1795. The Union oampus
features Jackson's Garden, with eight acres of formal gardens and woodlands, and the
unique 16-sided Nott Memorial building, built In 1875.
in 1887, Thomas Edison moved his Edison Machine Works to Schenectady. In 1892,
became the headquarters of the General Electrio
Schenecta Company.
Schenectady is home to WGY-AM, one of the first commercial radio stations In the United
States. Thelstation was named after its owner, General Electric (the G), and the city of
Schenectady (the Y). General Electric also generated the first regular television
broadcasts in the United States in 1928, when experimental stason W2XB began regular
broadcasts on Tuesday, and Friday This television
Thursday aftemoons. station is now
WRGB, for hars, the Capital Districts NBC affiliate, but more recently, its CBS affiliate.
The city was once known as "The that Lights and
City Hauls the World"-a dual reference
to two prominent businesses located in the the Edison
city, Electric Company (now known
as General Electric), and the American Locomotive Company (ALCO).
Schenectady County Community College is located In downtown and was
Schenectady
established in 1987. The school was started in the former Hotel Van Curler and is known
for its technipal, culinaiy, and music programs.
The United States Census Bureau claims that the city is 11.0 square miles in area.
Historic Schenectady·
population of 13,655 in 1880; 31,682 in 1900; 92,061 in 1950;
61,821 in 2000; and 66,175 in the 2010 census.
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104 DeSnitions
City of - For purposes of
Schenectady this Employee Handbook, the of
City
Schenectady may be referred to as the "City".
Council - For purposes of this Council"
City Employee Handbook, "City will mean the City
Council of the City of Schenectady.
Elected Official - For the purposes of this Official"
Employee Handbook, "Elected will
mean and refer to any of the elected officials of the of Schenectady:
following City
" Mayor
" Council Members
City
Mayor - For purposes of this "Mayor"
Employee Handbook, will mean the Mayor of the
City of Schenectady. When referenced in this Employee Handbook, Mayor shall also
mean an individual acting with the Mayor's designated
properly authority.
Department Head - For purposes of this Employee Head"
Handbook, "Department will
mean the person in charge of any department, agency, bureau, unit, or subdivision of the
City of Schenectady. This definition will be applicable in the event such person is serving
in an acting, temporary, or provisional status in the position of Department Head. This
term may also include the Mayor, where an individual otherwise designated as Department
Head or any other indMdual must report to the Mayor.
Supervisor - For purposes "supervisor"
of this Employee Handbook, will mean the
individual so designated to direct and inspect the performance of employees.
Employee - For the purposes of this "employee"
Employee Handbook, will mean a person
employed by the
City, but not limited
including, to, an appointed official, an appointed
member of a board or commission, Department managerial
Head, employee, confidential
employee, supervisory employee, provisional employee, probationary employee,
temporary employee, seasonal employee, trainee, or student but not an
intem,
independent contractor.
Civil Service Law - For purposes of this Law"
Employee Handbook, "Civil Service shall
mean the New York State Civil Service Law and shall include the Schenectady County
Civil Service Rules.
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105 The Purpose of tids Employee Handbook
Statement of Purpose - The purpose of this Employee Handbook is to communicate the
City's personnel policies and practices to all employees and Elected Officials. It is extremely
important that each employee understand the policies that relate to rules, regulations,
procedures, practices, work standards, employment classifications, compensation, and
benefits. This Employee Handbook is not a contract of employment, express or implied,
and should not be construed as such. That is, employment can be terminated at any time
at the will of either the employer or the employee, subject only to such procedural requirements
as may be specified pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law, collective
City Law,
bargaining agreement, or any other applicable or regulation.
law, rule, The provisions and
policies contained in this Employee Handbook are intended to supersede and all prior
any
manuals, guidelines or related policies issued by the City of Schenectady.
Unless otherwise required the provisions of this
by law, Employee Handbook are for
use City
only and do not apply in any criminal or civil proceeding. The Employee Handbook
provisions shall not be construed as a creation of higher legal standard of safety or care.
Notwithstanding the above, a violation of a Handbook provision may form the basis for
administrative action by the City and subsequent
any judicial or administrative proceeding.
Previous Employee Handbook Unless -
otherwise specified, this Employee Handbook
supersedes and replaces any previous employee handbook and personnel policies issued
by the City conceming all policies contained herein.
Superseding Agreements - In the event an expressed and explicit provision set forth in a
separate written agreement between the City and an employee should conflict with any
employee benefit, personnel personnel
policy, procedure, or other provision set forth in this
Employee Handbook, the expressed and explicit provision of that agreement will control.
Otherwise, unless expressly excluded herein, this Employee Handbook will be applicable to
all employees.
Collective Bargaining Agreements - In the event a provision set forth in a collective
bargaining agreement between the of Schenectady and an employee
City organization as
defined Employees'
by the Public Fair Employment Act (Taylor or a binding
Law), past
practice should conflict with an employee benefit, personnel policy, personnel procedure,
or other provision set forth in this Employee Handbook, the provision of the collective
bargaining agreement or past practice will control.
Police and Fire Departments - For the purposes of some of the policies stated in this
Employee Handbook, the Police
Schenectady Department and Fire Department have the
authority to promulgate its own policies and procedures. If a policy stated in this Employee
Handbook differs from a rule, regulation or policy established by those the
Departments,
latter shall supersede.
Questions -
Any questions regarding any topic covered in this Employee Handbook
should be directed to the appropriate Department Head or the Personnel and Benefits
Administrator.
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106 Changes or ModlScations
Rights of the City Council - The Counoll
City reserves the right to Interpret, change,
modify, or eliminate any provision contained in this Employee Handbook.
Governmental Actions - This Employee Handbook is subject to alteration
by resolutions
of the City Council, changes in City and/or departmental rules, or changes in federal, state
or local statutes, rules, or regulations. (This is not meant to be a comprehensive list).
Statutes, Laws and Ordinances - In the event a federal or state statute or a City Law or
ordinance should conflict with any provision contained in this Employee then
Handbook
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NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 City of Schenectady Employee Handbook Table of Contents 100 INTRODUCTION 6 101 Welcome Message 6 102 A Message for Our Unions . . 6 103 Our Heritage .... 7 104 Definitions 8 105 The Purpose of this Employee Handbook .__9 106 Changes or Modifications 10 200 EMPLOYEE CLASS1FICATIONS 6 201 Full-Time Employees 6 . 202 Part-Time Employees 6 203 Temporary Employees 6 204 Seasonal Employees 6 205 FLSA Non-Covered Employees 6 206 FLSA Exempt Employees 6 207 FLSA Non-Exempt Employees 6 300 THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM 7 301 The Unclassified and Classified Services 7 302 Civil Service Appointments 7 303 Examinations and Promotions 8 304 Veterans Credits 8 400 EMPLOYMENT MATTERS 9 401 Oath of Office 9 402 Procedure for Filling Vacancies 9 FILED: SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLERK 03/18/2024 04:14 PM INDEX NO. 2024-610 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 403 Probationary Period 10 404 New Employee Orientation 10 405 Corrective Action and Discipline 11 406 Civil Service LawSection 75 14 407 Code of Ethics 8 408 Personnel Records 9 409 Separation from Employment 10 500 OPERATIONAL POLICIES 1 501 Departmental Hours 1 502 Meal and Rest Breaks and Breaks for Nursing Mothers 2 503 Emergency Situations 3 504 Time Records 4 505 Expense Reimbursement 5 506 Vehicle Usage 6 507 Driver's License 7 508 Supplies, Tools and Equipment, and Fuel Usage 8 509 Telephone / Cell Phone Usage 9 510 Computer Systems and Internet /E-mail Service 10 511 Personal Appearance 12 512 Solicitations/Distributions 13 513 Disclosure of Information 14 514 Visitors 14 515 Purchasing 14 516 Maintenance of Work Area 15 517 Personal Property 16 518 City Property 16 519 Unauthorized Work 16 520 Gutside Emnloyment 17 FILED: SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLERK 03/18/2024 04:14 PM INDEX NO. 2024-610 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 600 ABSENCE POLICIES 1 601 Attendance 1 602 Jury Duty Leave 2 603 Witness at Hearings or Trials 2 604 Bereavement Leave 3 605 Leave for Cancer Screening 4 606 Leave for Blood Donations 5 607 Military Leave and Military Leave of Absence 5 608 FamHy and Medical Leave Policy 7 700 COMPENSATION 1 701 Wage and Salary 1 702 Overtime 1 703 Pay Period and CheckDistribution Error1 Bookmarknot defined. 704 Payroll Deductions Error! Bookmark not defined. 705 Deferred Compensation Plan Error! Bookmark not defined. 800 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1 801 Holidays 1 802 Vacation Leave 2 803 Sick Leave 3 804 Personal Leave 5 805 Disclosure of Insurance Benefits 6 806 Employee Assistance Program 6 900 COMPLIANCE POLICIES 1 901 Equal Employment Opportunity 1 902 The Americans withDisabilities Act 2 903 Harassment (Including Sexual in the Workplace Harassment) (revised 4/3/08) 3 , 904 Violence in the Workplace 3 FILED: SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLERK 03/18/2024 04:14 PM INDEX NO. 2024-610 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 905 Drug-Free Workplace / Drug Free Awareness Program 4 906 Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing 6 M7 Smoldna 6 1000 SAFETY 1 1001 Workplace Safety 1 1002 Harard Communication Program 2 1100 COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES 1 1101 Organizational Communications 1 1102 Adverse Communications 1 1103 Suarestions 1 1104 Pubile Relations 1 1300 EMPLOYEEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM 1 FILED: SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLERK 03/18/2024 04:14 PM INDEX NO. 2024-610 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 100 INTRODUCTION 101 Welcome Message We would like to welcome you and congratulate you on your appointment to a position with theCity of Schenectady. As a part of our team, you take on an important extremely role, that of serving the members of our community. our Together, mission is to provide cost-effective services that conform to the highest standards of quality. This Employee Handbook is designed to familiarize you with your employment and to help ensure govemment compliance, foster positive employee relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the City in delivering services to the public and efficiently. effectively Please keep in mind that this is only an overview of the City's policies and procedures, employee benefits, and the Civil Service System. Specific questions conceming employment matters should be addressed to your Department Head. We trust that you will find service with the of City Schenectady rewarding both personally and professionally. 102 A MessagefromOurUnions This Employee Handbook has been developed by the City of Schenectady to assist you in getting acquainted with your employment with the City. A cooperative labor-management relationship not only lends to a positive work environment but also helps ensure fair treatment in the workplace. For union members, the collective bargaining agreement govems the terms and conditions of employment. You are encouraged to obtain a copy of your collective bargaining agreement from your union representative. Where that Agreement and this Handbook confilot, the Agreement controls. in certain However, instances where the Handbook covers an issue that is not the subject of bargaining, this Handbook controls. We have made every effort to acknowledge these situations. if you have any you should questions, contact your Department Head or union representative. We hope that your career with the of Schenectady City will be an enjoyable experience. CMy of Schenectady Employee Handbook 100-1 FILED: SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLERK 03/18/2024 04:14 PM INDEX NO. 2024-610 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 . . 103 Our Heritage Schenectady was first settled in 1661 when the area was part of the Dutch colony of New Netherland. Settlement was led Arent Van Curler of Ngkerk by in the Netherlands, who was granted letters patent to Schenectady in 1684. In 1765, Schenectady was incorporated as a borough. It was chastered as a city in 1798. Union College, located adjacent to the GE Realty Plot, is the oldest planned college campus in the United States. The college was founded in 1795. The Union oampus features Jackson's Garden, with eight acres of formal gardens and woodlands, and the unique 16-sided Nott Memorial building, built In 1875. in 1887, Thomas Edison moved his Edison Machine Works to Schenectady. In 1892, became the headquarters of the General Electrio Schenecta Company. Schenectady is home to WGY-AM, one of the first commercial radio stations In the United States. Thelstation was named after its owner, General Electric (the G), and the city of Schenectady (the Y). General Electric also generated the first regular television broadcasts in the United States in 1928, when experimental stason W2XB began regular broadcasts on Tuesday, and Friday This television Thursday aftemoons. station is now WRGB, for hars, the Capital Districts NBC affiliate, but more recently, its CBS affiliate. The city was once known as "The that Lights and City Hauls the World"-a dual reference to two prominent businesses located in the the Edison city, Electric Company (now known as General Electric), and the American Locomotive Company (ALCO). Schenectady County Community College is located In downtown and was Schenectady established in 1987. The school was started in the former Hotel Van Curler and is known for its technipal, culinaiy, and music programs. The United States Census Bureau claims that the city is 11.0 square miles in area. Historic Schenectady· population of 13,655 in 1880; 31,682 in 1900; 92,061 in 1950; 61,821 in 2000; and 66,175 in the 2010 census. C y of Schenectady Employse Handbook 100-2 FILED: SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLERK 03/18/2024 04:14 PM INDEX NO. 2024-610 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 104 DeSnitions City of - For purposes of Schenectady this Employee Handbook, the of City Schenectady may be referred to as the "City". Council - For purposes of this Council" City Employee Handbook, "City will mean the City Council of the City of Schenectady. Elected Official - For the purposes of this Official" Employee Handbook, "Elected will mean and refer to any of the elected officials of the of Schenectady: following City " Mayor " Council Members City Mayor - For purposes of this "Mayor" Employee Handbook, will mean the Mayor of the City of Schenectady. When referenced in this Employee Handbook, Mayor shall also mean an individual acting with the Mayor's designated properly authority. Department Head - For purposes of this Employee Head" Handbook, "Department will mean the person in charge of any department, agency, bureau, unit, or subdivision of the City of Schenectady. This definition will be applicable in the event such person is serving in an acting, temporary, or provisional status in the position of Department Head. This term may also include the Mayor, where an individual otherwise designated as Department Head or any other indMdual must report to the Mayor. Supervisor - For purposes "supervisor" of this Employee Handbook, will mean the individual so designated to direct and inspect the performance of employees. Employee - For the purposes of this "employee" Employee Handbook, will mean a person employed by the City, but not limited including, to, an appointed official, an appointed member of a board or commission, Department managerial Head, employee, confidential employee, supervisory employee, provisional employee, probationary employee, temporary employee, seasonal employee, trainee, or student but not an intem, independent contractor. Civil Service Law - For purposes of this Law" Employee Handbook, "Civil Service shall mean the New York State Civil Service Law and shall include the Schenectady County Civil Service Rules. City of Schenectady Employee Handbook 100-3 FILED: SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLERK 03/18/2024 04:14 PM INDEX NO. 2024-610 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 105 The Purpose of tids Employee Handbook Statement of Purpose - The purpose of this Employee Handbook is to communicate the City's personnel policies and practices to all employees and Elected Officials. It is extremely important that each employee understand the policies that relate to rules, regulations, procedures, practices, work standards, employment classifications, compensation, and benefits. This Employee Handbook is not a contract of employment, express or implied, and should not be construed as such. That is, employment can be terminated at any time at the will of either the employer or the employee, subject only to such procedural requirements as may be specified pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law, collective City Law, bargaining agreement, or any other applicable or regulation. law, rule, The provisions and policies contained in this Employee Handbook are intended to supersede and all prior any manuals, guidelines or related policies issued by the City of Schenectady. Unless otherwise required the provisions of this by law, Employee Handbook are for use City only and do not apply in any criminal or civil proceeding. The Employee Handbook provisions shall not be construed as a creation of higher legal standard of safety or care. Notwithstanding the above, a violation of a Handbook provision may form the basis for administrative action by the City and subsequent any judicial or administrative proceeding. Previous Employee Handbook Unless - otherwise specified, this Employee Handbook supersedes and replaces any previous employee handbook and personnel policies issued by the City conceming all policies contained herein. Superseding Agreements - In the event an expressed and explicit provision set forth in a separate written agreement between the City and an employee should conflict with any employee benefit, personnel personnel policy, procedure, or other provision set forth in this Employee Handbook, the expressed and explicit provision of that agreement will control. Otherwise, unless expressly excluded herein, this Employee Handbook will be applicable to all employees. Collective Bargaining Agreements - In the event a provision set forth in a collective bargaining agreement between the of Schenectady and an employee City organization as defined Employees' by the Public Fair Employment Act (Taylor or a binding Law), past practice should conflict with an employee benefit, personnel policy, personnel procedure, or other provision set forth in this Employee Handbook, the provision of the collective bargaining agreement or past practice will control. Police and Fire Departments - For the purposes of some of the policies stated in this Employee Handbook, the Police Schenectady Department and Fire Department have the authority to promulgate its own policies and procedures. If a policy stated in this Employee Handbook differs from a rule, regulation or policy established by those the Departments, latter shall supersede. Questions - Any questions regarding any topic covered in this Employee Handbook should be directed to the appropriate Department Head or the Personnel and Benefits Administrator. City of Schenectedy Employee Handbook 100-4 FILED: SCHENECTADY COUNTY CLERK 03/18/2024 04:14 PM INDEX NO. 2024-610 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 03/18/2024 106 Changes or ModlScations Rights of the City Council - The Counoll City reserves the right to Interpret, change, modify, or eliminate any provision contained in this Employee Handbook. Governmental Actions - This Employee Handbook is subject to alteration by resolutions of the City Council, changes in City and/or departmental rules, or changes in federal, state or local statutes, rules, or regulations. (This is not meant to be a comprehensive list). Statutes, Laws and Ordinances - In the event a federal or state statute or a City Law or ordinance should conflict with any provision contained in this Employee then Handbook