Contract article 16 Annual Leave Policies Overview

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What is the maximum amount of annual leave an employee with 24-hour shift schedule can accumulate before scheduling leave for the following year?

36 times the monthly accrual rate (correct)

30 times the monthly accrual rate

48 times the monthly accrual rate

24 times the monthly accrual rate

Which of the following statements about the annual leave for 7-day work period employees is correct?

Employees with 6 through 15 years accrue annual leave daily.

Employees with 25 years or more earn 12.67 hours per month.

Employees with 16 through 24 years earn 24 hours per month.

Employees with less than 6 years will earn 9.67 hours per month (correct)

How many total hours of annual leave can an employee with 25 years of service working a 27-day work period accrue?

28hrs/14 shifts

34hrs/ 17 shifts

36hrs/18 shifts (correct)

24hrs/12 shifts

Under what condition can more than 24 times the monthly accrual rate be paid upon an employee's separation from the department?

Under no circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What does the annual leave for employees working a 27-day work period include?

Be granted in consideration of both Vacation leave and for those holidays defined in article 17 of this agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum annual leave carry-over allowed on December 31st for an employee on a 24-hour shift schedule?

36 times their monthly accrual rate Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do to be eligible for annual leave pay upon separation?

Complete one full year of service Signup and view all the answers

How is accrued annual leave adjusted for an employee transferring from a 27-day work period to a 7-day work period?

Accrued hours are divided by 1.3 Signup and view all the answers

What happens to annual leave pay for employees separated due to theft or embezzlement?

They are ineligible for annual leave pay Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge for a half-shift of vacation leave for a night shift member assigned to a 24-hour shift?

14 hours of paid annual leave Signup and view all the answers

In what increments may 7-day work period employees take annual leave?

In one-hour increments Signup and view all the answers

When an employee transfers to a position with a 27-day work period, how is their accrued leave affected?

It is increased by multiplying by 1.3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the hourly rate for payment upon separation based on?

The employee's current pay grade and step Signup and view all the answers

For 7-day work period employees, what is the minimum increment they can take annual leave?

One hour Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of annual leave that an employee can take without scheduling in excess of their yearly accruals?

Employees may not schedule more annual leave than the total amount accrued per their yearly accruals in their initial scheduling. Signup and view all the answers

When can new employees begin to use their accrued annual leave?

After completing six months of continuous service Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an employee to reschedule annual leave if they become ill while on annual leave?

A letter from their physician certifying the illness Signup and view all the answers

How will annual leave be scheduled for employees who have accrued more than their total annual leave for the given year?

It must be scheduled at least sixty-two hours in advance at a time mutually agreed upon by employee and employer. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to annual leave (7 day work cycle) that has not been utilized by December 31st?

It can be accumulated to a maximum of forty-six times the monthly accrual rate Signup and view all the answers

What stipulation is there regarding annual leave accrual while on Injury Leave?

Maximum annual leave accrual applies to employees on Injury Leave Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum notice required for an employee to request annual leave less than sixty-two hours in advance?

No notice is required if leave is available Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding scheduling of annual leave?

Excess annual leave shall not be scheduled by seniority Signup and view all the answers

What is the status change allowed for an employee who falls ill while on annual leave?

Annual leave is converted to sick leave Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do if they wish to take a split annual leave?

Ensure that Fire Department operations are not impeded Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Annual Leave Overview

Employees earn annual leave based on years of service and work schedule.
Two main work periods: 7 Day Work Period (40-hour employees) and 27 Day Work Period (24-hour shift employees).

Accrual Rates by Service Years

Less than 6 years:
- 40 hours: 40 hours
- 24 hours: 24 shifts
6 to 15 years:
- MO. Accrual/Annual for both schedules.
16 to 24 years:
- 40 hours: 9.67 hours/month equating to 116 hours total
- 24 hours: 24 hours for 12 shifts.
25+ years:
- Maximum accrual reaches 19 hours/month for 228 hours total for 40 hours employees (36 hours for 18 shifts).

Annual Leave Policy for 27 Day Work Period Employees

Annual leave factors in vacation and defined holidays.
Employees may accrue up to 36 times their monthly accrual at scheduling.
Unused leave can accumulate and be used in current or upcoming years, with a maximum pay upon separation only for 24 times the monthly accrual.

Annual Leave Policy for 7 Day Work Period Employees

Accrual limit of 46 times the monthly rate when scheduling for the following year.
Possible to accumulate up to 58 times the monthly accrual until scheduled leave is taken.
Max payment upon separation capped at 34 times the monthly accrual.

Leave Scheduling and Approval

Scheduling is done by seniority, approved by the District Chief and Fire Chief.
Excess leave requests require 62 hours' advance notice.
Split leave requests allowed if they do not disrupt operations.

Leave Usage and Rescheduling

Employees can only schedule annual leave based on accrued amounts.
Illness during leave allows for conversion to sick leave, subject to a physician's certification.

Separation from Employment

Employees receive payment for unused annual leave upon separation.
Full year of service is mandatory for eligibility.
Ineligibility for leave pay if separation is due to misconduct.

Transfers Between Positions

Employees transferring schedules will see adjustments in accrued leave hours, either reduced by 1.3 for 27-day employees to 7-day or increased by 1.3 from 7-day to 27-day positions.

Leave Increments

Annual leave can be taken in one-hour increments or half-shift increments depending on the work schedule.
Specific time blocks for half-shift scheduling outlined for day and night shift members.

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Explore the detailed policies regarding annual leave accumulation for employees based on their years of service and specific work schedules. Learn about the accrual rates for both 40-hour and 24-hour shift employees, as well as how unused leave can be managed over the years.