Article 19 - Funeral Leave Policy

Questions and Answers

What is the maximum number of hours of paid leave granted for the death of an employee's sibling?

32 hours

2 consecutive 24 hour shifts or 4 consecutive 8 hour shifts (correct)

16 hours

24 hours

Under which condition can an employee's funeral leave be extended beyond the initial allowance?

After three days have passed since the death

Only if the employee applies for leave three weeks in advance

By the Fire Chief's initiative

Upon the recommendation of the Division Head (correct)

How many additional hours can be granted for funeral leave if an employee requests an extension due to specific circumstances?

Up to (2) consecutive (8) additional hours or (1) (24) hour shift. (correct)

Up to 24 additional hours

No additional hours

An indefinite number of hours based on approval

What type of leave is granted for the death of an employee's aunt or uncle?

A total of four hours Signup and view all the answers

Which relative's death would allow an employee to receive leave categorized as one twenty-four hour shift?

Spouse's grandparent Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for evaluating a request for the extension of funeral leave?

The Division Head based on supervisor's evaluation Signup and view all the answers

How many twenty-four hour shifts are credited to an Employee on the first day of the month following completion of training in a 24-hour shift schedule?

3 shifts Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of twenty-four hour shifts an Employee can accrue for sick leave?

70 shifts Signup and view all the answers

What rate of sick leave accrual is assigned to Employees with an 8-hour shift schedule?

9.23 hours Signup and view all the answers

If an Employee is on leave without pay, how much of their sick leave will be deducted for a full calendar month of service? 24 hour and 8 hour.

(1/2 ) of a 24 hour shift or 1.16 8 hour shifts. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an Employee's accrued sick leave when they transfer from a 7-day work period to a 24-hour shift schedule?

Sick leave is decreased by dividing the factor of 2.31 Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can sick leave be utilized according to the policy?

When incapacitated by sickness Signup and view all the answers

What is the accrual method for sick leave after the initial credit on the first day of the month?

Calendar month basis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use sick leave?

Relocating to a new house Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do after being subpoenaed to testify in his/her own case not related to their duty?

They should use their annual leave or request a leave of absence without pay. Signup and view all the answers

What documentation must an employee provide after completing jury duty?

A signed statement from the clerk of the court showing attendance dates. Signup and view all the answers

When are employees that report for jury duty on a Monday relieved of their duty?

At 2000 hours the Sunday before. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee is discharged from the jury pool during their duty shift?

They shall return to their normal duty. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of an employee regarding court monies received while on duty?

They must surrender those amounts to the city for days they were on duty. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding jury duty and employee payment is false?

Employees can opt out of jury duty if they report it in advance. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sick leave of an employee who is laid off and returns to City employment within one year?

They have their former unused accrued sick leave reinstated. Signup and view all the answers

Which authority must be notified if an employee is unable to report for duty due to sickness?

The Commanding Officer, or if unavailable, the District Chief. Signup and view all the answers

How often must a physically unable employee present a physician's statement confirming their inability to work?

Every thirty calendar days. Signup and view all the answers

What action can the management of the Tulsa Fire Department take regarding sick leave?

They can investigate alleged abuses of sick leave. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not allowed according to the sick leave policies?

Ignoring the established protocols for reporting sickness. Signup and view all the answers

If an employee knows they will be absent for more than one day, who must they inform?

The Assistant Chief. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of sick leave that an Employee can use for family illness in a contract year?

Nineteen (19) eight-hour shifts Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can sick leave be converted to annual leave?

Sick leave cannot be converted to annual leave. Except that employees whose service is terminated due to retirement or death shall be paid for any sick leave in excess of fifty twenty four hour shifts Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an Employee to be granted leave without pay for sickness?

Exhaustion of accrued sick leave Signup and view all the answers

What factors do not count towards sick leave expenditures?

Holidays and nonscheduled work days Signup and view all the answers

What happens to accrued sick leave upon an Employee's separation from employment?

It is forfeited Signup and view all the answers

How is sick leave calculated for an Employee with a seven-day work period?

In eight-hour shifts Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for an Employee returning to duty after medical treatment without incapacitation?

They return immediately after treatment Signup and view all the answers

For an Employee seeking to reinstate unused sick leave after military service, within how many days must they apply for reemployment?

Ninety (90) days after discharge Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Funeral Leave

Employees receive paid leave for the death of immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings) for two consecutive 24-hour shifts or four consecutive 8-hour shifts.
For the death of extended family (in-laws, grandparents, grandchildren), employees get one 24-hour shift or two 8-hour shifts, which may be extended with approval.
If an Employee's aunt or uncle passes away, the leave granted is four hours.
Leave requests for extensions must be evaluated based on individual circumstances by the supervisor.

Court and Jury Leave

Employees serving as court witnesses or jurors are granted paid time off, but must follow specific guidelines.
If subpoenaed for personal cases, the Employee may take unpaid leave or use annual leave, except for work-related duties.
Employees must inform their supervisor and provide necessary documentation regarding their court duty.
Employees cannot return to work while serving jury duty, unless discharged early from the jury pool.

Sick Leave

Sick leave accrual starts on the first day of the month after completing training with credits of 3 twenty-four hour shifts for a 24-hour schedule or 6.93 eight-hour shifts for an 8-hour schedule.
Subsequent accruals are based on calendar months, at 12 hours for 24-hour shifts and 9.23 hours for 8-hour shifts.
Sick leave balances are capped at 70 twenty-four hour shifts (1,680 hours) or 161.7 eight-hour shifts (1,293.6 hours).
Transfers between schedules affect accrued sick leave; 2.31 multiplier for changes from 24-hour to 8-hour schedules and vice versa.

Sick Leave Utilization

Sick leave can be used for personal illness, medical appointments, and caring for immediate family members in serious condition.
No sick leave is compensated upon separation except for employees whose end of service is due to retirement or death, with payments for excess accrued sick leave.
Employees may not use sick leave to prolong absence from on-the-job injuries beyond allocated injury leave.

Medical Treatment Protocol

Employees must return to duty after medical, dental, or optical treatments if not incapacitated.
Up to eight 24-hour shifts or nineteen 8-hour shifts annually may be granted for family illness, with additional FMLA provisions applicable.

Miscellaneous Policies

Laid-off employees reinstated within one year keep their accrued sick leave.
Notification of sickness must be made to the Commanding Officer before the usual reporting time; failure to report may lead to medical verification requirements.
Management can investigate suspected sick leave abuses.

Superseding Agreements

Existing agreements or regulations regarding sick leave management are maintained alongside this document.

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This quiz focuses on Section 19 of the Funeral Leave policy, detailing the leave entitlements for employees in the event of the death of specific family members. Test your understanding of the duration and applicability of funeral leave provisions as outlined in Article 19.