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According to the policy, when should corrective actions be taken against employees?
According to the policy, when should corrective actions be taken against employees?
- No specific time frame mentioned
- Within 15 working days from the date the Supervisor becomes aware of the misconduct
- Within 5 working days from the date the Supervisor becomes aware of the misconduct
- As soon as possible, but not more than 10 working days from the date the Supervisor becomes aware of the misconduct (correct)
What is the purpose of the Discipline Policy mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Discipline Policy mentioned in the text?
- To ensure that employee conduct and performance remain consistent with District standards and expectations (correct)
- To punish employees for any mistakes or misconduct
- To establish strict rules for employee behavior
- To create a fear-based work environment
Who can grant an extension for taking corrective actions as per the policy?
Who can grant an extension for taking corrective actions as per the policy?
- The Fire Chief, or his designee, upon written request of the appropriate Supervisor (correct)
- The HR Department
- The District Manager
- The employee in question
What is the time limit for submitting and approving requests for an extension to take corrective actions?
What is the time limit for submitting and approving requests for an extension to take corrective actions?
What is the expectation regarding employee conduct and performance as per the policy?
What is the expectation regarding employee conduct and performance as per the policy?
What triggers corrective actions against employees as per the policy?
What triggers corrective actions against employees as per the policy?
What happens if an employee fails to report any arrest, charge, or conviction of a crime to their supervisor within five days?
What happens if an employee fails to report any arrest, charge, or conviction of a crime to their supervisor within five days?
What is the consequence for employees with suspended or revoked licenses who fail to immediately notify their supervisor?
What is the consequence for employees with suspended or revoked licenses who fail to immediately notify their supervisor?
How often are routine administrative reviews of all drivers’ Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) conducted?
How often are routine administrative reviews of all drivers’ Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) conducted?
What is the consequence for Class A violations on driving records?
What is the consequence for Class A violations on driving records?
What is the consequence for Class B violations on driving records?
What is the consequence for Class B violations on driving records?
What happens if an employee's suspended or revoked license is not reinstated within 90 days?
What happens if an employee's suspended or revoked license is not reinstated within 90 days?
What is the required approval for all suspensions?
What is the required approval for all suspensions?
What is the process for dismissal?
What is the process for dismissal?
What is the consequence of failure to provide a written statement or request an oral conference?
What is the consequence of failure to provide a written statement or request an oral conference?
When is the employee placed on leave without pay during the dismissal process?
When is the employee placed on leave without pay during the dismissal process?
What is the correct action for an employee to appeal the decision of dismissal?
What is the correct action for an employee to appeal the decision of dismissal?
What types of circumstances subject employees to corrective action?
What types of circumstances subject employees to corrective action?
What are the consequences for employees with more than three moving violation convictions, chargeable accidents, or a combination in a three-year period?
What are the consequences for employees with more than three moving violation convictions, chargeable accidents, or a combination in a three-year period?
How are violations classified in the policy?
How are violations classified in the policy?
Who makes final determinations on corrective actions such as demotion, suspension, or dismissal?
Who makes final determinations on corrective actions such as demotion, suspension, or dismissal?
How can employees appeal corrective actions they believe are unwarranted?
How can employees appeal corrective actions they believe are unwarranted?
What is the purpose of oral and written reprimands according to the policy?
What is the purpose of oral and written reprimands according to the policy?
What should employees with alcohol or drug dependency affecting performance be encouraged to do?
What should employees with alcohol or drug dependency affecting performance be encouraged to do?
What is considered prohibited as per the Drug-Free Workplace Policy?
What is considered prohibited as per the Drug-Free Workplace Policy?
What is considered lying or failure to give truthful information?
What is considered lying or failure to give truthful information?
What is considered prohibited during working hours, on District property, or in a work situation?
What is considered prohibited during working hours, on District property, or in a work situation?
What is considered prohibited in terms of language use at work or in a work situation?
What is considered prohibited in terms of language use at work or in a work situation?
What is considered prohibited in terms of absence from the work station or duty assignment?
What is considered prohibited in terms of absence from the work station or duty assignment?
What is considered prohibited in terms of property while at work or in a work situation?
What is considered prohibited in terms of property while at work or in a work situation?
Study Notes
Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Policy & Procedures Handbook Summary
- Possession or use of firearms, explosives, or other dangerous weapons is prohibited during working hours, on District property, or in a work situation.
- Deliberately providing inaccurate, incorrect, or misleading oral or written statements, or failing to provide information during an internal investigation is considered lying or failure to give truthful or requested information.
- The possession, consumption, or abuse of alcohol or drugs is prohibited as per the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
- Retaliatory actions taken by a supervisor or employee against another employee who has reported misconduct or filed a complaint are considered reprisal.
- Filing a false complaint or grievance with knowledge of its untruthfulness is prohibited.
- Absence from the work station or duty assignment without notice or leaving the work station for a lunch or rest period without proper relief is not allowed.
- Continued idleness during work periods, deliberately wasting time, engaging in idle talk, or conducting personal business during work periods is considered loafing.
- Sleeping on duty, failing to remain awake during work periods, is prohibited.
- Unauthorized taking, attempted taking, or destruction of property while at work or in a work situation is considered theft or sabotage.
- Use of threatening, profane, vulgar, obscene, or abusive language at work or in a work situation is prohibited.
- Physical assault or fighting at work, except in self-defense, is considered fighting/assault.
- Discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotion, or continued employment based on protected characteristics is prohibited.
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Test your understanding of the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Policy & Procedures Handbook with this summary quiz. Assess your knowledge of workplace regulations, including prohibition of firearms, drugs, dishonesty, theft, discrimination, and more.
