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?

<p>The Human Resources Department (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is an application valid for?

<p>6 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for recruiting applicants?

<p>Education, training, and experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information is required on the employment application?

<p>Complete job-related information and a chronology of previous employment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Contractual (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration for a temporary position?

<p>Less than 6 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>30 hours (B)</p> 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?

<p>At least a 5% reduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>If there is a conflict between the two sections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>10% of their current salary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are returned to their previous position (if available) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Only in designated areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Written warning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above are not allowed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Employees are encouraged, but not required, to reside within the City limits (A)</p> 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?

<p>To record any performance improvement plan (B)</p> 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?

<p>2 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Both Department Heads and Human Resources Director (B)</p> 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?

<p>Applications must be submitted on the City's official application form online (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of shoes are inappropriate for the workplace?

<p>Flip flops and flat sandals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Employees must cover up tattoos and body piercings as much as possible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They will be required to use their own accrued leave time to change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To comply with the Florida Clean Air Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They may be dismissed or suspended until the required documents are produced (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Veterans' Preference in hiring?

<p>To provide a preference to eligible military veterans in hiring, promotional opportunities, and layoff retention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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