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What is the maximum number of days an employee can take off in a row during vacation?
What is the maximum number of days an employee can take off in a row during vacation?
Which round of vacation requests requires a minimum of 3 consecutive shifts?
Which round of vacation requests requires a minimum of 3 consecutive shifts?
Who can approve vacations longer than the stated maximum?
Who can approve vacations longer than the stated maximum?
What must be done to cancel an approved vacation?
What must be done to cancel an approved vacation?
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What is the maximum payout cap for vacation hours?
What is the maximum payout cap for vacation hours?
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If an employee is on temporary assignment, what happens to their vacation during rounds 1-3?
If an employee is on temporary assignment, what happens to their vacation during rounds 1-3?
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What is the first step in the vacation request process for a probation employee?
What is the first step in the vacation request process for a probation employee?
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What triggers an automatic denial for a vacation request submitted within 7 days?
What triggers an automatic denial for a vacation request submitted within 7 days?
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What is the maximum time frame within which an investigation must be completed after notifying an employee?
What is the maximum time frame within which an investigation must be completed after notifying an employee?
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What happens if management fails to comply with the time frames for notifying an employee about disciplinary action?
What happens if management fails to comply with the time frames for notifying an employee about disciplinary action?
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Under which condition can the time frames for disciplinary action be extended?
Under which condition can the time frames for disciplinary action be extended?
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When does the effective date of a disciplinary action take place?
When does the effective date of a disciplinary action take place?
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What type of performance rating grievance can escalate to arbitration for a permanent employee?
What type of performance rating grievance can escalate to arbitration for a permanent employee?
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How long must disciplinary material remain out of the interview board's consideration during the promotional process?
How long must disciplinary material remain out of the interview board's consideration during the promotional process?
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What is a consequence of not informing an employee of impending discipline in the stimulated time frame?
What is a consequence of not informing an employee of impending discipline in the stimulated time frame?
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What happens to personnel files concerning disciplinary action until the grievance procedure is completed?
What happens to personnel files concerning disciplinary action until the grievance procedure is completed?
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What is defined as a single sick leave occurrence lasting longer than the number of hours in an employee's annual allotment?
What is defined as a single sick leave occurrence lasting longer than the number of hours in an employee's annual allotment?
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For special risk employees, what percentage of salary is compensated during the first 3 months of extended leave?
For special risk employees, what percentage of salary is compensated during the first 3 months of extended leave?
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After how many months of extended leave do employees no longer receive sick leave compensation?
After how many months of extended leave do employees no longer receive sick leave compensation?
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Employees on extended leave must pay out how many hours of their 120 hour sick leave allotment?
Employees on extended leave must pay out how many hours of their 120 hour sick leave allotment?
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What is the maximum duration for which a special risk employee can be on leave?
What is the maximum duration for which a special risk employee can be on leave?
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What must be provided by the treating physician before requesting extended leave?
What must be provided by the treating physician before requesting extended leave?
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If an employee is on extended leave for more than 30 days, what is required every 30 days?
If an employee is on extended leave for more than 30 days, what is required every 30 days?
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What condition does NOT qualify for sick leave awarded hour for hour?
What condition does NOT qualify for sick leave awarded hour for hour?
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What is the minimum amount of time an employee must work in a year to be eligible for an annual performance review?
What is the minimum amount of time an employee must work in a year to be eligible for an annual performance review?
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How many vacation days does an employee with 9 years of service receive annually?
How many vacation days does an employee with 9 years of service receive annually?
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If an employee has an annual review rating of 'needs improvement', what happens to their effective step increase?
If an employee has an annual review rating of 'needs improvement', what happens to their effective step increase?
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What is the maximum number of shifts an employee with 6 years of service can work in a week?
What is the maximum number of shifts an employee with 6 years of service can work in a week?
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In the vacation policy, if an employee is out of pay status, how is their vacation time calculated?
In the vacation policy, if an employee is out of pay status, how is their vacation time calculated?
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Employees returning to work after less than the full rating period may receive an annual step raise retroactive to their return only if they have been rated as:
Employees returning to work after less than the full rating period may receive an annual step raise retroactive to their return only if they have been rated as:
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Who determines the calculation for the vacation allotment for a 42-hour work week?
Who determines the calculation for the vacation allotment for a 42-hour work week?
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What is the time frame for an employee to provide a reimbursement if their step increase was rescinded due to an unacceptable review?
What is the time frame for an employee to provide a reimbursement if their step increase was rescinded due to an unacceptable review?
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What is the maximum duration of sick leave that can be taken in a 18-month period?
What is the maximum duration of sick leave that can be taken in a 18-month period?
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Which of the following situations allow for 100% pay during baby bonding leave for 6 weeks?
Which of the following situations allow for 100% pay during baby bonding leave for 6 weeks?
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What is a consequence of having five sick leave occurrences in a 12-month period?
What is a consequence of having five sick leave occurrences in a 12-month period?
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Who gives the final approval for a 3-week extension of leave in writing?
Who gives the final approval for a 3-week extension of leave in writing?
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What defines an occurrence regarding sick leave?
What defines an occurrence regarding sick leave?
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If an employee calls out sick, when should they notify their supervisor?
If an employee calls out sick, when should they notify their supervisor?
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What percentage of pay do employees receive for sick leave taken after 3 months of baby bonding?
What percentage of pay do employees receive for sick leave taken after 3 months of baby bonding?
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What happens if an employee is deemed too ill to work by a supervisor?
What happens if an employee is deemed too ill to work by a supervisor?
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What is the consequence if an employee does not enter the D.R.O.P. or retire during the year after bypassing the April 15th sweep?
What is the consequence if an employee does not enter the D.R.O.P. or retire during the year after bypassing the April 15th sweep?
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What happens to unused vacation time if a retiring employee requests a donation at the time of separation?
What happens to unused vacation time if a retiring employee requests a donation at the time of separation?
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In the event of a duty related death, how are benefits from the Reserve Vacation Bank paid out?
In the event of a duty related death, how are benefits from the Reserve Vacation Bank paid out?
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What is the maximum number of hours that an employee on a leave of absence without pay can expect for their sick allotment?
What is the maximum number of hours that an employee on a leave of absence without pay can expect for their sick allotment?
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What is the purpose of the sick leave article as stated in the content?
What is the purpose of the sick leave article as stated in the content?
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How many hours of sick leave does each employee receive at the start of the allotment period?
How many hours of sick leave does each employee receive at the start of the allotment period?
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Which statement accurately describes the rollover of vacation time when a transfer occurs?
Which statement accurately describes the rollover of vacation time when a transfer occurs?
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What is a potential effect of excessive sick leave usage on Fire Rescue operations?
What is a potential effect of excessive sick leave usage on Fire Rescue operations?
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Study Notes
Contract: Disciplinary Action and Discharge
- Any employee investigated will be notified within 10 business days.
- Investigations must be completed within 9 months.
- Management has 45 days to propose discipline after an investigation.
- Failure to meet timeframes results in disciplinary action being barred.
- Timeframes can be paused for criminal investigations, investigator changes, military leave, worker's compensation, or periods of extended leave.
- Failure to inform employees of impending disciplinary action or discharge within stipulated time may affect arbitration outcomes.
- Effective date of discipline is when the employee confirms the notification.
- Personnel files cannot include disciplinary material older than 2 years, or reprimands/counseling older than 1 year, until grievances are concluded.
- Dismissal may be temporarily suspended until Step 3 of the grievance procedure.
Contract: Performance Review
- Employees can grieve their performance rating.
- Promotion within a certain timeframe (e.g., 2 weeks before anniversary) results in an increased step increase.
- Unacceptable or needs improvement ratings during the annual review cause the employee's performance step increase to be rescinded.
- Employees must work at least 6 months of a year for their performance review to be considered accurate.
- Employees who work less than 6 months are not eligible for annual raises.
- Returning to work after insufficient time can allow retroactive raise eligibility based on a minimum of 4 months worked and receipt of an acceptable performance review.
Contract: Vacations
- Workweek hours vary based on years of service, and there are different minimum shift requirements depending on length of service(e.g., 1 year=5 shifts, 6-7 years=7 shifts).
- Accrued vacation time is calculated differently based on pay status.
- Leave for job-related disability is prorated only for the first 30 days.
- Vacation scheduling is based on a formula involving personnel, and number of shifts.
- Minimum vacation slots will be defined for EMS and BC personnel.
- Vacation rounds for leaves may be 14 days.
- First round vacation has minimum of 4 days of leave and no more than 10 shifts.
- Maximum consecutive days allowed for leave can vary.
- Probationary employees have different maximum leave limits.
- Employee's can be allowed supplemental leave.
Contract: Transfers
- Employees may choose available vacation during transfers, and they can be transferred over to a new assignment.
Contract: Additional Policies
- Probationary employees receive evaluations at specified points.
- Time off for illness can be awarded by a physician based on sick leave criteria.
- If an employee is absent for more than 30 days, the employer must get updated assessments from a physician.
- Disciplinary actions may occur for 5 or more sick leave incidences within a 12-month period.
- There are specified disincentives for recurrent occurrences of sick leave.
- Employees are expected to notify the appropriate person about absence at least 30 minutes before the start of a shift if they cannot arrive to work.
- Employees returning to work after extended absences must return for at least 6 months to begin accruing leave time again.
- There are specified leave reasons for which an employee may take leave for (e.g., illness, injury, family care).
- Extended leave has different payout percentages corresponding to duration of absence.
- Sick leave policies have disincentives (e.g., loss of step-ups) for employees with numerous absences.
- Employees should have a notification procedure in place to notify their supervisor if there is an absence.
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This quiz covers key aspects of employee disciplinary actions and performance review procedures as outlined in the contract. Understand the timeframes, processes, and implications for both management and employees regarding discipline and performance evaluations. Test your knowledge on grievance procedures and the handling of personnel files.
