Questions and Answers
What should employees do if they need to take Domestic Violence Leave?
What types of documentation may be required to support a leave request?
What is the confidentiality policy regarding the documents submitted for Domestic Violence Leave?
Which of the following actions does the City prohibit regarding employees requesting Domestic Violence Leave?
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Which circumstance allows employees to provide notice after the fact for Domestic Violence Leave?
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What must be included in the documentation provided for Domestic Violence Leave?
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Which of the following is classified as domestic violence?
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Who qualifies as a family or household member under this policy?
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What is the maximum duration of Domestic Violence Leave an employee can take within a year?
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What must employees do before taking Domestic Violence Leave?
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If an employee does not have any available leave, who decides if the Domestic Violence Leave is paid?
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Under which circumstance is Domestic Violence Leave necessary?
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Which type of legal action is supported under Domestic Violence Leave?
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To whom must employees provide notice of Domestic Violence Leave?
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Study Notes
Notification
- Advance notice of Domestic Violence Leave is required unless there's imminent danger to health or safety.
- Notification must be directed to the Department of Employee Relations/Labor Relations Division.
Documentation
- Employees must submit appropriate documentation to justify the leave.
- Acceptable documentation includes police reports, injunctions, and documents from attorneys.
Confidentiality
- All documents submitted will remain confidential and exempt from public disclosure under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes.
No Adverse Employment Action
- Employees exercising rights under this policy are protected from discrimination, such as discharge, demotion, or retaliation.
Definitions
- Domestic Violence: Encompasses various forms of violence, including assault, battery, sexual offenses, stalking, and kidnapping among family or household members.
- Family or Household Member: Includes spouses, former spouses, relatives, cohabitants, and parents of a child in common.
- Victim: Refers to an individual subjected to domestic violence.
Applicability
- The policy is applicable to employees who have worked for the City for three months or more.
Circumstances Under Which Leave Must Be Granted
- Employees are entitled to up to three days of leave within a 12-month period if they or a household member is a domestic violence victim.
- Employees must utilize all available vacation, sick, or personal leave before Domestic Violence Leave.
- In the absence of other leave, the City Manager will determine the pay status of the Domestic Violence Leave.
Purpose of Leave
- Leave can be used for:
- Seeking protection orders.
- Obtaining medical or mental health care for injuries.
- Accessing victim services, including shelters.
- Securing the home against perpetrators or finding new housing.
- Seeking legal assistance or attending court-related proceedings.
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Description
This quiz covers the key aspects of the Domestic Violence Leave Policy, including notification requirements, acceptable documentation, and the importance of confidentiality. Learn about employee protections against adverse employment actions related to this policy.
