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What is considered as 'extended leave' according to the document?
Unscheduled leave of absence, personal leave, any absence exceeding 180 days
What does 'consecutive days' refer to as per the document?
Days counted from the last documented regular workday
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
What do 'essential job functions' refer to in the document?
All job functions required to be performed by the employee on active duty
What is the consequence of failing to report extended leave?
Termination
Who must employees provide a medical release from after returning from extended medical leave?
Human Resource Director
What is the requirement for employees under medical restrictions?
They can only perform duties approved by a physician
Who has the authority to require a second medical opinion regarding an employee's ability to return to work?
District’s Medical Director
What happens to the roles of supervisory rank and special assignment employees on leave?
They are temporarily reassigned
What is the requirement for employees returning from extended leave regarding focused training?
They must receive training from the Fire Chief or designee
What is the requirement for employees to receive a paid day off on approved holidays?
They must work a 40-hour week
What is the consequence of employees not being physically capable of performing duties as per their job descriptions?
Termination
What is the requirement for paramedics returning from extended leave?
They need clearance from the District’s Medical Director
What is the requirement for employees until all required skills and procedures are completed upon returning from extended leave?
They will remain on a 40-hour work week
What must employees do before commencing extended leave?
Report to the Fire Chief
What is the requirement for employees with known physical limitations?
They must identify and approve limitations with a physician
What is the duration of the 2022-2025 UNION CONTRACT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT?
5 years
Under which article can the rules and regulations for employees be found?
Article 25 - Personal Appearance
What is the content of Addendum 5?
Outside Employment Notification
Which article addresses the topic of minimum staffing?
Article 33 - Minimum Staffing
What does Article 28 cover?
Clothing
Under which article can the details about pension be found?
Article 31 - Pension
What is the topic of Article 39?
Education & Training
What is the content of Addendum 7?
Job Description
What is the primary function of the arbitrator in the arbitration process?
To determine disputed interpretations or facts in the Agreement
Who bears the costs of the arbitrator's services in the arbitration process?
The losing party
Under what circumstances can time limits in the Grievance Procedure be adjusted?
By mutual agreement of the District and the Union
What is excluded from arbitration in the arbitration process?
Management Rights and the prohibition of strikes
What is the consequence of the arbitrator's decision in the arbitration process?
It is final and binding upon both the District and the Union
Under what law is the Agreement interpreted and applied?
Laws of the State of Florida
What is the primary role of the American Arbitration Association in the arbitration process?
To handle subsequent disputes if FMCS is unsatisfactory
What is the time limit for the arbitrator to make a decision after the final hearing?
30 days
What is the scope of the arbitrator's authority in modifying the Agreement?
The arbitrator cannot modify, revise, detract from, or add to any terms or provisions of the Agreement
How can subsequent disputes be handled if either party is unsatisfied with FMCS?
By using the American Arbitration Association
Under what circumstances can the time limits in the Grievance Procedure be adjusted?
By mutual agreement of the District and the Union
What is the primary function of the Grievance Procedure in the Agreement?
To process employee grievances
What is the purpose of the collective bargaining agreement?
To increase efficiency and maintain a harmonious relationship
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, how long do Union members have to submit a grievance in writing on a Grievance Form?
5 working days
What is the maximum number of Union members allowed to take time off for collective bargaining meetings?
4
Who is recognized as the exclusive bargaining unit for rates of pay, wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment?
Bonita Springs Professional Firefighters, Local #3444, Inc.
What are employees covered by the agreement allowed to authorize payroll deductions for?
Paying Union dues
In the Firefighters' Union Agreement, who has the authority to grant time without pay for Union functions to Union members?
Fire Chief
According to the Agreement, what is the next step if a grievance is not resolved at the Chief Officer level?
Union's Grievance Committee
What does the District deduct from the dues collected to offset costs incurred in providing payroll deduction services?
$0.30 per member, per month
What is the requirement for on-duty employees regarding attending meetings called by the Fire Chief?
Mandatory attendance
What rights do District employees have in relation to joining the Union?
Join without discrimination or intimidation
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, who determines the number of Union members allowed to perform Union functions?
District staffing adequacy
What does the agreement prohibit discrimination based on?
Race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, or national/natural origin
What is the requirement for the appropriate Officer regarding responding to a grievance in writing?
5 working days
What rights does the Union have in relation to work rules and regulations?
The right to file a grievance if not uniformly applied
In the Firefighters' Union Agreement, what happens if a grievance is not resolved at the Union's Grievance Committee level?
Arbitration
What rights do District employees have regarding engaging in lawful activities for collective bargaining?
The right to join the Union and communicate with management
What is the requirement for the Union's notice of intent to arbitrate if a grievance is not resolved at Step 3?
Within 5 working days
What does the District retain in terms of management rights?
Various management rights including disciplinary action
According to the Agreement, how often can the Union use a meeting room for monthly or special Union meetings with Fire Chief's approval?
Once a month
What can employees do to reverse payroll deductions?
Provide written notification to the District and the Union
What is the purpose of the sum deducted from Union dues by the District?
To offset costs incurred in providing payroll deduction services
What is the requirement for the number of Union members allowed to perform Union functions?
Depends on District staffing adequacy
What can the Union do if work rules and regulations are not uniformly applied?
File a grievance
According to the Firefighters' Union Agreement, what is the next step if a grievance is not resolved at the Fire Chief level?
Arbitration
What happens to seniority rights upon voluntary termination?
They terminate
In what situation can higher-ranking employees bump lower-ranking employees?
During a layoff
What is the impact of termination due to reduction in force on employee benefits?
Benefits remain unaffected
Who is laid off first in the event of a reduction in force?
Newly hired probationary employees
What happens to seniority rights in case of layoff exceeding 24 months?
They are terminated
What is the Fire Chief's role in recalling employees?
Recall employees by seniority in any classification
What are the options for working hours for 40-hour employees?
8-hour or 10-hour workweeks
What is the impact of a workforce reduction on the employment procedure?
A standard seniority-based procedure will be followed
What is the duration of re-employment right after layoff?
12 months
What are the rights of laid-off employees regarding vacant positions?
Right of first refusal for vacant positions in their pay grade
What is the impact of layoff on newly hired probationary employees?
They are laid off first
What is the Fire Chief's discretion during the probationary period?
To retain or demote employees
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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