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What is the maximum number of hours of paid leave granted for the death of an employee's sibling?
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?
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 to the fire chief for approval (1 extended 24r or 2 additional 8 hour) (correct)
How many additional hours can be granted for funeral leave if an employee requests an extension due to specific circumstances?
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?
What type of leave is granted for the death of an employee's aunt or uncle?
Which relative's death would allow an employee to receive leave categorized as one twenty-four hour shift?
Which relative's death would allow an employee to receive leave categorized as one twenty-four hour shift?
Who is responsible for evaluating a request for the extension of funeral leave?
Who is responsible for evaluating a request for the extension of funeral leave?
How many twenty-four hour shifts are credited to an Employee on the first day of the month following completion of initial phase of training in a 24-hour shift schedule?
How many twenty-four hour shifts are credited to an Employee on the first day of the month following completion of initial phase of training in a 24-hour shift schedule?
What is the maximum number of twenty-four hour shifts an Employee can accrue for sick leave?
What is the maximum number of twenty-four hour shifts an Employee can accrue for sick leave?
What rate of sick leave accrual is assigned to Employees with an 8-hour shift schedule?
What rate of sick leave accrual is assigned to Employees with an 8-hour shift schedule?
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.
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.
What happens to an Employee's accrued sick leave when they transfer from a 7-day work period to a 24-hour shift schedule?
What happens to an Employee's accrued sick leave when they transfer from a 7-day work period to a 24-hour shift schedule?
Under what condition can sick leave be utilized according to the policy?
Under what condition can sick leave be utilized according to the policy?
What is the accrual method for sick leave after the initial credit on the first day of the month?
What is the accrual method for sick leave after the initial credit on the first day of the month?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use sick leave?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use sick leave?
What should an employee do after being subpoenaed to testify in his/her own case not related to their duty?
What should an employee do after being subpoenaed to testify in his/her own case not related to their duty?
What documentation must an employee provide after completing jury duty?
What documentation must an employee provide after completing jury duty?
When are employees that report for jury duty on a Monday relieved of their duty?
When are employees that report for jury duty on a Monday relieved of their duty?
What happens if an employee is discharged from the jury pool during their duty shift?
What happens if an employee is discharged from the jury pool during their duty shift?
What is required of an employee regarding court monies received while on duty?
What is required of an employee regarding court monies received while on duty?
Which of the following statements regarding jury duty and employee payment is false?
Which of the following statements regarding jury duty and employee payment is false?
What happens to the sick leave of an employee who is laid off and returns to City employment within one year?
What happens to the sick leave of an employee who is laid off and returns to City employment within one year?
Which authority must be notified if an employee is unable to report for duty due to sickness?
Which authority must be notified if an employee is unable to report for duty due to sickness?
How often must a physically unable employee present a physician's statement confirming their inability to work?
How often must a physically unable employee present a physician's statement confirming their inability to work?
What action can the management of the Tulsa Fire Department take regarding sick leave?
What action can the management of the Tulsa Fire Department take regarding sick leave?
Which of the following is not allowed according to the sick leave policies?
Which of the following is not allowed according to the sick leave policies?
If an employee knows they will be absent for more than one day, who must they inform?
If an employee knows they will be absent for more than one day, who must they inform?
What is the maximum amount of sick leave that an Employee can use for family illness in a contract year?
What is the maximum amount of sick leave that an Employee can use for family illness in a contract year?
Under what circumstances can sick leave be converted to annual leave?
Under what circumstances can sick leave be converted to annual leave?
What is required for an Employee to be granted leave without pay for sickness?
What is required for an Employee to be granted leave without pay for sickness?
What factors do not count towards sick leave expenditures?
What factors do not count towards sick leave expenditures?
What happens to accrued sick leave upon an Employee's separation from employment?
What happens to accrued sick leave upon an Employee's separation from employment?
How is sick leave calculated for an Employee with a seven-day work period?
How is sick leave calculated for an Employee with a seven-day work period?
What is the requirement for an Employee returning to duty after medical treatment without incapacitation?
What is the requirement for an Employee returning to duty after medical treatment without incapacitation?
For an Employee seeking to reinstate unused sick leave after military service, within how many days must they apply for reemployment?
For an Employee seeking to reinstate unused sick leave after military service, within how many days must they apply for reemployment?
How many 24 hour shifts can be granted if an employee has to take care of immediate family members
How many 24 hour shifts can be granted if an employee has to take care of immediate family members
Flashcards
Funeral Leave (Immediate Family)
Funeral Leave (Immediate Family)
Employees get paid leave for two 24-hour shifts or four 8-hour shifts for the death of immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings).
Funeral Leave (Extended Family)
Funeral Leave (Extended Family)
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.
Funeral Leave (Aunt/Uncle)
Funeral Leave (Aunt/Uncle)
Employees get four hours of leave for the death of an aunt or uncle.
Court Witness/Jury Duty
Court Witness/Jury Duty
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Court Witness/Jury Duty (Personal Cases)
Court Witness/Jury Duty (Personal Cases)
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Court Witness/Jury Duty (Notification)
Court Witness/Jury Duty (Notification)
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Court Witness/Jury Duty (Work During Duty)
Court Witness/Jury Duty (Work During Duty)
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Sick Leave Accrual (Start)
Sick Leave Accrual (Start)
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Sick Leave Accrual (Subsequent Months)
Sick Leave Accrual (Subsequent Months)
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Sick Leave Accrual (Cap)
Sick Leave Accrual (Cap)
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Sick Leave (Schedule Transfer)
Sick Leave (Schedule Transfer)
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Sick Leave Usage (Purpose)
Sick Leave Usage (Purpose)
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Sick Leave Usage (Separation)
Sick Leave Usage (Separation)
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Sick Leave Usage (Injury Leave)
Sick Leave Usage (Injury Leave)
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Medical Treatment (Return Duty)
Medical Treatment (Return Duty)
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Medical Treatment (Family Illness)
Medical Treatment (Family Illness)
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Sick Leave (Reinstatement)
Sick Leave (Reinstatement)
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Sick Leave (Notification)
Sick Leave (Notification)
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Sick Leave (Abuse Investigation)
Sick Leave (Abuse Investigation)
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Sick Leave (Superseding Agreements)
Sick Leave (Superseding Agreements)
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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.
