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What is considered as 'extended leave' according to the document?
What is considered as 'extended leave' according to the document?
- Medical leave, any absence exceeding 180 days, scheduled leave of absence
- Medical leave, scheduled leave of absence, unscheduled leave of absence
- Unscheduled leave of absence, personal leave, any absence exceeding 180 days (correct)
- Scheduled leave of absence, unapproved leave, personal leave
What does 'consecutive days' refer to as per the document?
What does 'consecutive days' refer to as per the document?
- Total consecutive days not counted as 'business days' only
- Days counted from the first documented regular workday
- Days counted from the last documented regular workday (correct)
- Days counted as 'business days' only
Who is included in the definition of 'Bonita Spring Fire Control and Rescue District Member (Employee)'?
Who is included in the definition of 'Bonita Spring Fire Control and Rescue District Member (Employee)'?
- Any person employed by the BSFC&RD, including part-time and full-time employees (correct)
- Only part-time employees in any division
- Only full-time employees in any division
- Any person employed by the BSFC&RD, excluding part-time employees
What do 'essential job functions' refer to in the document?
What do 'essential job functions' refer to in the document?
What is the consequence of failing to report extended leave?
What is the consequence of failing to report extended leave?
Who must employees provide a medical release from after returning from extended medical leave?
Who must employees provide a medical release from after returning from extended medical leave?
What is the requirement for employees under medical restrictions?
What is the requirement for employees under medical restrictions?
Who has the authority to require a second medical opinion regarding an employee's ability to return to work?
Who has the authority to require a second medical opinion regarding an employee's ability to return to work?
What happens to the roles of supervisory rank and special assignment employees on leave?
What happens to the roles of supervisory rank and special assignment employees on leave?
What is the requirement for employees returning from extended leave regarding focused training?
What is the requirement for employees returning from extended leave regarding focused training?
What is the requirement for employees to receive a paid day off on approved holidays?
What is the requirement for employees to receive a paid day off on approved holidays?
What is the consequence of employees not being physically capable of performing duties as per their job descriptions?
What is the consequence of employees not being physically capable of performing duties as per their job descriptions?
What is the requirement for paramedics returning from extended leave?
What is the requirement for paramedics returning from extended leave?
What is the requirement for employees until all required skills and procedures are completed upon returning from extended leave?
What is the requirement for employees until all required skills and procedures are completed upon returning from extended leave?
What must employees do before commencing extended leave?
What must employees do before commencing extended leave?
What is the requirement for employees with known physical limitations?
What is the requirement for employees with known physical limitations?
What is the duration of the 2022-2025 UNION CONTRACT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT?
What is the duration of the 2022-2025 UNION CONTRACT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT?
Under which article can the rules and regulations for employees be found?
Under which article can the rules and regulations for employees be found?
What is the content of Addendum 5?
What is the content of Addendum 5?
Which article addresses the topic of minimum staffing?
Which article addresses the topic of minimum staffing?
What does Article 28 cover?
What does Article 28 cover?
Under which article can the details about pension be found?
Under which article can the details about pension be found?
What is the topic of Article 39?
What is the topic of Article 39?
What is the content of Addendum 7?
What is the content of Addendum 7?
What is the primary function of the arbitrator in the arbitration process?
What is the primary function of the arbitrator in the arbitration process?
Who bears the costs of the arbitrator's services in the arbitration process?
Who bears the costs of the arbitrator's services in the arbitration process?
Under what circumstances can time limits in the Grievance Procedure be adjusted?
Under what circumstances can time limits in the Grievance Procedure be adjusted?
What is excluded from arbitration in the arbitration process?
What is excluded from arbitration in the arbitration process?
What is the consequence of the arbitrator's decision in the arbitration process?
What is the consequence of the arbitrator's decision in the arbitration process?
Under what law is the Agreement interpreted and applied?
Under what law is the Agreement interpreted and applied?
What is the primary role of the American Arbitration Association in the arbitration process?
What is the primary role of the American Arbitration Association in the arbitration process?
What is the time limit for the arbitrator to make a decision after the final hearing?
What is the time limit for the arbitrator to make a decision after the final hearing?
What is the scope of the arbitrator's authority in modifying the Agreement?
What is the scope of the arbitrator's authority in modifying the Agreement?
How can subsequent disputes be handled if either party is unsatisfied with FMCS?
How can subsequent disputes be handled if either party is unsatisfied with FMCS?
Under what circumstances can the time limits in the Grievance Procedure be adjusted?
Under what circumstances can the time limits in the Grievance Procedure be adjusted?
What is the primary function of the Grievance Procedure in the Agreement?
What is the primary function of the Grievance Procedure in the Agreement?
What is the purpose of the collective bargaining agreement?
What is the purpose of the collective bargaining agreement?
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, how long do Union members have to submit a grievance in writing on a Grievance Form?
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, how long do Union members have to submit a grievance in writing on a Grievance Form?
What is the maximum number of Union members allowed to take time off for collective bargaining meetings?
What is the maximum number of Union members allowed to take time off for collective bargaining meetings?
Who is recognized as the exclusive bargaining unit for rates of pay, wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment?
Who is recognized as the exclusive bargaining unit for rates of pay, wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment?
What are employees covered by the agreement allowed to authorize payroll deductions for?
What are employees covered by the agreement allowed to authorize payroll deductions for?
In the Firefighters' Union Agreement, who has the authority to grant time without pay for Union functions to Union members?
In the Firefighters' Union Agreement, who has the authority to grant time without pay for Union functions to Union members?
According to the Agreement, what is the next step if a grievance is not resolved at the Chief Officer level?
According to the Agreement, what is the next step if a grievance is not resolved at the Chief Officer level?
What does the District deduct from the dues collected to offset costs incurred in providing payroll deduction services?
What does the District deduct from the dues collected to offset costs incurred in providing payroll deduction services?
What is the requirement for on-duty employees regarding attending meetings called by the Fire Chief?
What is the requirement for on-duty employees regarding attending meetings called by the Fire Chief?
What rights do District employees have in relation to joining the Union?
What rights do District employees have in relation to joining the Union?
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, who determines the number of Union members allowed to perform Union functions?
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, who determines the number of Union members allowed to perform Union functions?
What does the agreement prohibit discrimination based on?
What does the agreement prohibit discrimination based on?
What is the requirement for the appropriate Officer regarding responding to a grievance in writing?
What is the requirement for the appropriate Officer regarding responding to a grievance in writing?
What rights does the Union have in relation to work rules and regulations?
What rights does the Union have in relation to work rules and regulations?
In the Firefighters' Union Agreement, what happens if a grievance is not resolved at the Union's Grievance Committee level?
In the Firefighters' Union Agreement, what happens if a grievance is not resolved at the Union's Grievance Committee level?
What rights do District employees have regarding engaging in lawful activities for collective bargaining?
What rights do District employees have regarding engaging in lawful activities for collective bargaining?
What is the requirement for the Union's notice of intent to arbitrate if a grievance is not resolved at Step 3?
What is the requirement for the Union's notice of intent to arbitrate if a grievance is not resolved at Step 3?
What does the District retain in terms of management rights?
What does the District retain in terms of management rights?
According to the Agreement, how often can the Union use a meeting room for monthly or special Union meetings with Fire Chief's approval?
According to the Agreement, how often can the Union use a meeting room for monthly or special Union meetings with Fire Chief's approval?
What can employees do to reverse payroll deductions?
What can employees do to reverse payroll deductions?
What is the purpose of the sum deducted from Union dues by the District?
What is the purpose of the sum deducted from Union dues by the District?
What is the requirement for the number of Union members allowed to perform Union functions?
What is the requirement for the number of Union members allowed to perform Union functions?
What can the Union do if work rules and regulations are not uniformly applied?
What can the Union do if work rules and regulations are not uniformly applied?
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, what is the next step if a grievance is not resolved at the Fire Chief level?
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, what is the next step if a grievance is not resolved at the Fire Chief level?
What happens to seniority rights upon voluntary termination?
What happens to seniority rights upon voluntary termination?
In what situation can higher-ranking employees bump lower-ranking employees?
In what situation can higher-ranking employees bump lower-ranking employees?
What is the impact of termination due to reduction in force on employee benefits?
What is the impact of termination due to reduction in force on employee benefits?
Who is laid off first in the event of a reduction in force?
Who is laid off first in the event of a reduction in force?
What happens to seniority rights in case of layoff exceeding 24 months?
What happens to seniority rights in case of layoff exceeding 24 months?
What is the Fire Chief's role in recalling employees?
What is the Fire Chief's role in recalling employees?
What are the options for working hours for 40-hour employees?
What are the options for working hours for 40-hour employees?
What is the impact of a workforce reduction on the employment procedure?
What is the impact of a workforce reduction on the employment procedure?
What is the duration of re-employment right after layoff?
What is the duration of re-employment right after layoff?
What are the rights of laid-off employees regarding vacant positions?
What are the rights of laid-off employees regarding vacant positions?
What is the impact of layoff on newly hired probationary employees?
What is the impact of layoff on newly hired probationary employees?
What is the Fire Chief's discretion during the probationary period?
What is the Fire Chief's discretion during the probationary period?
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Study Notes
Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District Extended Leave Policy
- Employees working a 40-hour work week receive a paid day off on approved holidays.
- Extended leave must be reported to the Fire Chief, with the duration outlined, and approved before commencement.
- Failure to report extended leave may be considered a breach of duty and could result in termination.
- Supervisory rank and special assignment employees on leave may have their roles temporarily reassigned.
- Employees returning from extended medical leave must provide a medical release from a certified physician and update the Human Resource Director.
- The district reserves the right to require a second medical opinion regarding an employee's ability to return to work.
- Employees must be physically capable of performing duties as per their job descriptions, and known physical limitations must be identified and approved by a physician.
- Employees under medical restrictions can only be assigned work approved by a physician.
- Upon returning from extended leave, employees must receive focused training from the Fire Chief or designee to update them on any changes in the department.
- Specific training requirements are assigned to ensure employees are capable of performing medical skills within their scope of practice.
- Paramedics returning from extended leave may need clearance from the District’s Medical Director.
- Employees will remain on a 40-hour work week until all required skills and procedures are completed.
Fire Department Employment Agreement Summary
- During the probationary period, the Fire Chief has the discretion to retain or demote employees.
- Seniority rights terminate upon voluntary termination, retirement, termination for just cause, layoff exceeding 24 months, failure to return from authorized leave, failure to report for work within 14 days of recall, and failure to notify intent to return within 5 days of recall.
- In case of a workforce reduction, a standard seniority-based procedure will be followed.
- Termination due to reduction in force does not affect employee's COBRA, unemployment compensation, and other statutory rights and benefits.
- In a reduction in force, the Fire Chief can lay off employees by seniority in each classification.
- Newly hired probationary employees are laid off first, and promotional probationary employees will be returned to their former classification if necessary.
- Higher-ranking employees selected for layoff may bump lower-ranking employees if qualified and capable.
- In the event of a recall, the Fire Chief can recall employees by seniority in any classification.
- Recalled employees must be certified and physically qualified for the job, and may request an extension for medical reasons.
- Laid-off employees have the right of first refusal for vacant positions in their pay grade.
- After 12 months, re-employment right ceases, but may be extended for an additional six months upon request.
- Working hours are defined for different employee categories, including 56-hour employees and 40-hour employees with options for 8-hour or 10-hour workweeks.
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