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What is the primary purpose of the Central Work Rules established by the City of Columbus?
What is the primary purpose of the Central Work Rules established by the City of Columbus?
What may happen to an employee who repeatedly violates the Central Work Rules?
What may happen to an employee who repeatedly violates the Central Work Rules?
Which of the following actions is specifically prohibited under Rule 1 regarding dishonesty?
Which of the following actions is specifically prohibited under Rule 1 regarding dishonesty?
What can occur if an employee is terminated for a violation of work rules?
What can occur if an employee is terminated for a violation of work rules?
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Which of the following factors may influence the disciplinary action imposed on an employee?
Which of the following factors may influence the disciplinary action imposed on an employee?
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What is emphasized as essential for employees in regards to their work environment?
What is emphasized as essential for employees in regards to their work environment?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason the City reserves the right to impose severe disciplinary actions?
Which of the following is NOT a reason the City reserves the right to impose severe disciplinary actions?
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What is one of the expected behaviors of employees according to the Central Work Rules?
What is one of the expected behaviors of employees according to the Central Work Rules?
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What is required of employees when working around moving machinery or hazardous chemicals regarding their hair?
What is required of employees when working around moving machinery or hazardous chemicals regarding their hair?
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What action is prohibited for supervisors regarding their subordinates?
What action is prohibited for supervisors regarding their subordinates?
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What must employees wear while operating City vehicles and equipment?
What must employees wear while operating City vehicles and equipment?
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Which of the following describes malfeasance?
Which of the following describes malfeasance?
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What must supervisors not fail to do regarding subordinates who violate work rules?
What must supervisors not fail to do regarding subordinates who violate work rules?
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Which of the following is a responsibility of supervisors, managers, and administrators?
Which of the following is a responsibility of supervisors, managers, and administrators?
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What should employees do with jewelry and items like neckties while operating equipment?
What should employees do with jewelry and items like neckties while operating equipment?
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What is expected of supervisors in terms of treating subordinates?
What is expected of supervisors in terms of treating subordinates?
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Which of the following actions results in nonfeasance?
Which of the following actions results in nonfeasance?
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What should employees do when transporting passengers in City vehicles?
What should employees do when transporting passengers in City vehicles?
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What action would most likely constitute insubordination?
What action would most likely constitute insubordination?
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Which behavior is specifically prohibited under the misuse, abuse, or destruction of property rule?
Which behavior is specifically prohibited under the misuse, abuse, or destruction of property rule?
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What is a condition that would result in termination of City employment?
What is a condition that would result in termination of City employment?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of neglect of duty?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of neglect of duty?
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Which of the following acts could be considered a violation of attendance rules?
Which of the following acts could be considered a violation of attendance rules?
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What is required when an employee uses prescription drugs that may impair performance?
What is required when an employee uses prescription drugs that may impair performance?
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What constitutes misconduct related to substance abuse in City employment?
What constitutes misconduct related to substance abuse in City employment?
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Which action is considered a violation of City property rules?
Which action is considered a violation of City property rules?
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What is an expectation of employees regarding their work duties?
What is an expectation of employees regarding their work duties?
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Which is an example of abusing sick leave?
Which is an example of abusing sick leave?
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What is considered inappropriate behavior concerning an internal investigation?
What is considered inappropriate behavior concerning an internal investigation?
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What should employees do if they need to be absent from work?
What should employees do if they need to be absent from work?
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What action may lead to a finding of negligence?
What action may lead to a finding of negligence?
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What is a prohibited act related to personal appearance for City employees?
What is a prohibited act related to personal appearance for City employees?
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Which behavior is considered a violation of good conduct in the workplace?
Which behavior is considered a violation of good conduct in the workplace?
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What constitutes an immediate reporting requirement for employees?
What constitutes an immediate reporting requirement for employees?
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Which action is NOT permitted regarding confidential information?
Which action is NOT permitted regarding confidential information?
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What is expected from employees in terms of maintaining public relations?
What is expected from employees in terms of maintaining public relations?
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Which behavior is strictly prohibited relating to work hours?
Which behavior is strictly prohibited relating to work hours?
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Which of the following actions constitutes a breach of safety regulations?
Which of the following actions constitutes a breach of safety regulations?
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What type of content is prohibited on City-issued devices?
What type of content is prohibited on City-issued devices?
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Which behavior is prohibited regarding falsification of records?
Which behavior is prohibited regarding falsification of records?
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Which of the following is considered a disruptive behavior in the workplace?
Which of the following is considered a disruptive behavior in the workplace?
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Under what condition can an employee work overtime?
Under what condition can an employee work overtime?
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Which action is considered misfeasance related to City employment?
Which action is considered misfeasance related to City employment?
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What is an expectation regarding the use of workplace equipment?
What is an expectation regarding the use of workplace equipment?
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What is considered misconduct related to misuse of City property?
What is considered misconduct related to misuse of City property?
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Which behavior regarding vehicle use is expected from City employees?
Which behavior regarding vehicle use is expected from City employees?
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Which action would not violate the rules regarding abusive behavior?
Which action would not violate the rules regarding abusive behavior?
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What should employees do if they experience or witness workplace violence?
What should employees do if they experience or witness workplace violence?
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What can lead to a failure of good behavior in the workplace?
What can lead to a failure of good behavior in the workplace?
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What does the substance abuse rule state regarding illegal drugs?
What does the substance abuse rule state regarding illegal drugs?
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What constitutes a violation regarding the possession of alcohol?
What constitutes a violation regarding the possession of alcohol?
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What constitutes retaliatory behavior under the ethics policy?
What constitutes retaliatory behavior under the ethics policy?
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Which behavior is prohibited by the abusive or violent behavior rule?
Which behavior is prohibited by the abusive or violent behavior rule?
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What action is not allowed concerning flexing work hours for exempt employees?
What action is not allowed concerning flexing work hours for exempt employees?
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What reflects misconduct regarding falsifying employment documents?
What reflects misconduct regarding falsifying employment documents?
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Which behavior demonstrates a lack of civil conduct in the workplace?
Which behavior demonstrates a lack of civil conduct in the workplace?
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What does the rule regarding overtime exempt employees primarily address?
What does the rule regarding overtime exempt employees primarily address?
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How should employees conduct themselves toward members of the public?
How should employees conduct themselves toward members of the public?
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Study Notes
Central Work Rules
- Employees are required to follow Central Work Rules, Columbus Civil Service Commission Rules, and Citywide policies and procedures established by their department or division
- Disciplinary action for violation of rules can range from reprimands to suspension, demotion, or termination, depending on the seriousness of the violation, the employee's history, and other factors.
- The City follows a policy of progressive disciplinary action, but severe disciplinary action, including termination, can be imposed for severe rule infractions.
- Termination for a violation of any work rule is considered voluntary abandonment of employment for Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation purposes, terminating the employee's right to temporary total compensation under workers’ compensation.
Rule 1: Dishonesty
- Employees must be honest at all times while performing their duties.
- Prohibited conduct includes making false statements on applications, falsifying records, working overtime without authorization, using City employment for personal gain, performing work for another employer during work hours, making false statements about work-related matters, and engaging in any other behavior with the intent to lie, steal, cheat, defraud, or deceive.
Rule 2: Abusive or Violent Behavior
- Employees must conduct themselves in a polite and civil manner and cannot abuse any City employee or member of the public.
- Prohibited conduct includes threatening, intimidating, coercing, abusing, or discriminating against any City employee or member of the public based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, or sexual orientation, fighting on City premises or job site, striking a City employee or member of the public, possessing or using unauthorized weapons, retaliating against employees who bring complaints or provide testimony, filing frivolous complaints for harassment, and engaging in any other uncivil, discourteous, abusive, or threatening conduct.
Rule 3: Substance Abuse
- Employees are expected to report to work unimpaired by drugs or alcohol.
- Prohibited conduct includes possession or consumption of alcohol, medical marijuana, illegal drugs, inhalants, or paraphernalia on City premises, in City vehicles, or during working hours, reporting for work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, failing to comply with drug and alcohol testing regulations for employees holding commercial driver’s licenses, failing to comply with drug and alcohol testing mandated by collective bargaining agreements, failing to disclose prescription or over-the-counter drug use, and engaging in any other conduct related to substance abuse related to City employment.
Rule 4: Misuse, Abuse, or Destruction of Property
- Employees must treat City property with care and respect.
- Prohibited conduct includes unauthorized use, sabotage, abuse, misuse, damage, or destruction of City property, including vehicles, tools, computer hardware, software, data, equipment, uniforms, misusing, removing, or destroying forms, blueprints, employee lists, City records, or confidential information, unauthorized posting, removal, or defacing of notices or signs on City property, loading unauthorized software on City computers, and abusing, misusing, or destroying City property in any other way.
Rule 5: Attendance
- Employees must report to work on time and record their attendance according to their collective bargaining agreement or applicable policy.
- Prohibited conduct includes failure to call off according to policy, insufficient leave to cover an absence (without acceptable reason), being absent from work due to incarceration, being absent without leave for five consecutive working days, being absent without leave according to policy, abusing leave (including falsifying leave requests or documentation), reporting late or tardy, leaving assigned work area during working hours without approval, failing to obtain approval for leave, and violating departmental or divisional attendance policies.
Rule 6: Insubordination
- Employees are expected to follow any work direction given by a supervisor.
- Prohibited conduct includes refusing to carry out or obey work directions, refusing to cooperate with internal investigations, willfully violating any Citywide, departmental, or divisional policies and procedures, and engaging in any other acts that are insubordinate.
Rule 7: Neglect of Duty
- Employees are expected to perform their work duties during work hours and to do a competent job in performing those duties.
- Prohibited conduct includes performing a job assignment carelessly or negligently, carelessly or negligently handling City information and documents, failing to meet work standards or comply with performance improvement plans, failing to obtain or maintain required licenses or certifications, stopping work before specified quitting time without authorization, sleeping or wasting time during working hours, using or having personal items in the workplace that interfere with work duties, distributing literature in working areas during working hours without authorization, and engaging in any other conduct that interferes with the completion of assigned job duties.
Rule 8: Failure of Good Behavior
- Employees are expected to exercise common sense and conduct themselves in an appropriate professional manner.
- Prohibited conduct includes disrupting normal work routine, being rude or unprofessional, providing, failing to secure, or discussing confidential information with unauthorized individuals, behaving in an immoral or indecent manner, violating the City Charter, Columbus City Codes, Ohio Revised Code, or Ohio Administrative Code, being convicted of a crime that has a nexus with City employment, failing to maintain a clean personal and professional appearance, wearing inappropriate clothing for the workplace, smoking, vaping, or using smokeless tobacco products in unauthorized areas, gambling that has a nexus to City employment, littering or contributing to poor housekeeping, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, accessing, soliciting, downloading, streaming, distributing, or creating pornographic content on City-issued electronic devices or over the City’s network, aiding or cooperating with employees in the violation of work rules, engaging in misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance not otherwise listed in these rules.
Rule 9: Safety
- The City of Columbus wants to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all its employees.
- Employees are required to: follow all safety rules and regulations under OSHA, state, or local guidelines, as well as City policies and directives regarding safety, use necessary safety equipment and protective gear, and report any unsafe conditions, injuries, or damage to City property.
- Employees should also: maintain their workplaces in an orderly and safe condition and operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and courteous manner.
- Prohibited conduct includes failing to wear proper safety equipment, failing to maintain work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly way, and failing to use the proper tools and equipment to perform jobs safely.
General Safety and Conduct
- Report defective or improper tools to supervisors immediately.
- Dress appropriately for work, including protective clothing depending on hazards.
- Secure hair when working with machinery or dangerous chemicals.
- Remove or secure jewelry, neckties, and other loose items when operating equipment.
- Operate City vehicles and equipment safely and courteously, adhering to all laws and safety procedures.
- Wear seatbelts at all times when driving City or personal vehicles.
- Do not transport unauthorized passengers in City vehicles.
- Comply with departmental safety rules and policies, as well as state and federal OSHA standards.
Standards of Conduct for Supervisors, Managers, and Administrators
- Adhere to all general work rules.
- Hold positions of responsibility and trust, requiring higher standards of conduct.
- Prohibited acts and omissions for supervisors:
- Aiding or cooperating with subordinates in violating work rules.
- Failing to discipline subordinates for rule violations.
- Failing to treat all subordinates fairly and non-discriminatorily.
- Failing to perform supervisory duties competently.
- Using supervisory position for inappropriate personal gain.
- Sharing confidential information entrusted to them.
- Requiring employees to perform unrelated personal work.
- Failing to support City policies or engaging in conduct that undermines the City's mission or reputation.
Definitions
- Misfeasance: Performing a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner.
- Malfeasance: Wrongdoing or misconduct by a public official.
- Nonfeasance: Failure to do what should be done.
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Test your knowledge of the Central Work Rules and Citywide policies set by the Columbus Civil Service Commission. This quiz covers the consequences of rule violations, including disciplinary actions and specific conduct requirements such as honesty. Ensure you understand the implications of these rules to maintain compliance in the workplace.
