City Government Layoffs and Reductions Quiz

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According to Section 15.1, which of the following is NOT a type of separation for City employees?

Abandonment of position

Resignation

Disability

Promotion (correct)

According to Section 15.2, how much notice must an employee in a regular position give if they wish to resign in good standing?

21 calendar days

14 calendar days (correct)

30 calendar days

7 calendar days

According to Section 15.1, which of the following is prohibited when obtaining a resignation from an employee?

Using coercion (correct)

Offering a promotion

Providing a recommendation letter

Giving a gift

According to the Personnel Rules & Regulations Handbook, what is the consequence of an employee's failure to comply with certain requirements?

The employee may lose their sick time Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may an employee's unauthorized absences be considered as abandonment of position?

After 3 days of absence Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy regarding resignations?

Resignations may be withdrawn at the discretion of the Department Head Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy regarding separation from service due to disability?

The City may attempt to place the employee in another position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Exit Interview according to the Personnel Rules & Regulations Handbook?

To gather information to improve City policies and practices Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do before receiving their final paycheck upon separation from the City?

Return all City property in their custody or control Signup and view all the answers

Are former employees who are rehired required to serve a probationary period?

It depends on the length of time they were separated from the City Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a rehired employee's forfeited leave or benefits?

It depends on state and federal law Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of employees to be laid off, according to the text?

Regular full-time employees, regular part-time employees, contract employees, probationary employees, temporary employees Signup and view all the answers

How long does the City have to recall laid off employees, according to the text?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can probationary employees be discharged?

At any time during their probationary period and with no right to appeal their discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is abandonment of position, according to the text?

Unauthorized absences from work for a consecutive period of three days or three assigned shifts Signup and view all the answers