Employee Classification Quiz

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What is NOT an acceptable item of clothing for employees to wear to the office?

Jeans on Fridays

Clean and wrinkle-free slacks

Dress shirts and turtlenecks

Shorts of any kind (correct)

What is the exception to the rule about wearing blue jeans to the office?

Employees may not wear blue jeans on Fridays

Employees may wear jeans that are worn, discolored, or ripped on Fridays

Employees may wear skintight jeans or 'skinny jeans' on Fridays (correct)

Employees may wear any type of blue jeans on Fridays

What is the guideline for dresses and skirts in the office?

They must be at or below the knee (correct)

They must be mid-calf length

They must be ankle-length

They must be at or above the knee

Which department is responsible for making an offer of employment?

The Human Resources Department Signup and view all the answers

How long is an application valid for?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for recruiting applicants?

Education, training, and experience Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information is required on the employment application?

Complete job-related information and a chronology of previous employment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following employee classifications is based on a written agreement (contract)?

Contractual Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration for a temporary position?

Less than 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of hours an employee must work per week to be considered full-time?

30 hours Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an employee's salary when they are transferred to a lower job classification and pay grade?

At least a 5% reduction Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances does the CBA language take precedence over the promotion section of the text?

If there is a conflict between the two sections Signup and view all the answers

What is the salary increase for employees who are promoted to a position in a higher pay grade?

10% of their current salary Signup and view all the answers

What happens to employees who fail to complete their 90-day probationary period in their new position?

They are returned to their previous position (if available) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Smoke-Free Workplace Policy, where is smoking permitted on City grounds?

Only in designated areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for violating the Smoke-Free Workplace Policy?

Written warning Signup and view all the answers

According to the General Prohibitions section, what is not allowed with regard to employment in the City Service?

All of the above are not allowed Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's stance on residency for its employees?

Employees are encouraged, but not required, to reside within the City limits Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the counseling statement in the City of Port St. Lucie's Personnel Rules & Regulations Handbook?

To record any performance improvement plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time period for post employment restrictions for employees in the City of Port St. Lucie?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for preparing recruiting notices or job announcements in the City of Port St. Lucie?

Both Department Heads and Human Resources Director Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for submitting applications for open and posted positions in the City of Port St. Lucie?

Applications must be submitted on the City's official application form online Signup and view all the answers

What type of shoes are inappropriate for the workplace?

Flip flops and flat sandals Signup and view all the answers

What is the dress code policy for tattoos and body piercings?

Employees must cover up tattoos and body piercings as much as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for non-exempt employees who fail to comply with the dress code policy?

They will be required to use their own accrued leave time to change Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the smoke-free workplace policy?

To comply with the Florida Clean Air Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an employee who cannot provide required documentation for I-9 form?

They may be dismissed or suspended until the required documents are produced Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Veterans' Preference in hiring?

To provide a preference to eligible military veterans in hiring, promotional opportunities, and layoff retention Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons an application may be rejected?

The applicant has ever been an active member of any organization which advocates the overthrow of the Government of the United States of America by force or violence Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for applicants to be considered for a specific position?

They must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description Signup and view all the answers