Orion, if they have a "policy" to discipline employees for having a gun, they are not in compliance with KRS 65.870. You might tell Ms. Hart that. They can have no policy about anyone carrying a gun, period. There is no exception to that for employee policies. The State Library and Archives has been aware of this for over two years because I educated them about it, but Ms. Hart seems to be unaware that a new law has been passed since then.
I thought that employers were allowed to set their own policies when it came to work environment for their employees. What they can't do is tell you as a tax payer that you can't OC in a tax payer supported building. The library is controlled by a board of directors as a private organization that is setup shop in a county building.. right?
Under "Causes for disciplinary actions" as a heading there is this one line.
"Unauthorized possession or use of weapons, firearms, or explosives."
Here is the entire Section.
CAUSES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Each of these circumstances is a sufficient cause for disciplinary action against an offending employee:
Fraud in securing employment.
Incompetence in the performance of the duties of the position. The term "incompetence" shall mean a lack of ability, knowledge, or fitness to perform duties which are reasonably within the scope of employment. "Incompetence" shall specifically not be interpreted as "inefficiency".
Inefficiency in the performance of the duties of the position. "Inefficiency" shall mean performance of the duties of the position at a level lower than that ordinarily expected of other employees in similar positions essentially as a consequence of either a lack of effort or improper motivation.
Failure to perform the duties of the position because of neglect.
Insubordinate actions, including willful disobedience of a lawful rule, order or directive.
False representation to a superior as to the quality and/or quantity of work performed.
Drunkenness or drinking alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs use while on duty.
Involvement in the sale, delivery, receipt, or use of any narcotic substance not prescribed by a physician.
Absence without leave.
Use of sick leave in an unauthorized manner.
Any act or conduct prohibited by the established policies of the McCracken County Public Library's Board of Trustees, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, applicable laws of other states, or federal statutes.
Solicitation or acceptance for personal use of any fee, gift, or other valuable thing which may be construed as a bribe; that is when such fee, gift or other valuable thing is solicited by or given to the employee in hope or expectation of receiving treatment better than that accorded other persons.
Discourteous treatment of any member of the public where such person can reasonably believe that the employee is acting within the scope of his/her employment and where there is no basis to excuse such treatment.
Discourteous treatment of any other employee.
Negligent and/or willful misconduct resulting in damage to public or private property, or to any person.
Theft or unauthorized possession of Library or other public property, or use of such property or the services of other employees for unauthorized purposes.
Violation of any regulations, rules or procedures which relate to the conduct of employees of the Library.
A record of excessive absence or tardiness.
Engagement in a profession, business, trade, investment or occupation which results in a conflict of interest.
Unauthorized possession or use of weapons, firearms, or explosives.
Harassment of any sort.
Fighting or physical violence.
Failure to report on the job injury.
