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What type of employee receives overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
What type of employee receives overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
- Non-Exempt Employee (correct)
- Exempt Employee
- Manager
- Volunteer
Which of the following factors may influence the level of disciplinary action taken?
Which of the following factors may influence the level of disciplinary action taken?
- The length of employment
- Whether the offense is repeated (correct)
- The employee's salary level
- The personal opinion of the Chief
What is the first step in the disciplinary process as per the policy?
What is the first step in the disciplinary process as per the policy?
- Counseling Session
- Termination
- Verbal Warning (correct)
- Written Warning
What is the role of the Executive Board regarding the discipline policy?
What is the role of the Executive Board regarding the discipline policy?
How does the discipline policy affect the at-will employment relationship?
How does the discipline policy affect the at-will employment relationship?
What must a manager do during a Verbal Warning meeting?
What must a manager do during a Verbal Warning meeting?
Which type of employee is defined as being not entitled to overtime pay?
Which type of employee is defined as being not entitled to overtime pay?
What is an example of a disciplinary action that the Spring Fire Department can impose?
What is an example of a disciplinary action that the Spring Fire Department can impose?
What is the time frame for a member to sign the documentation acknowledging the meeting?
What is the time frame for a member to sign the documentation acknowledging the meeting?
Which of the following actions may follow a verbal warning if the member does not improve?
Which of the following actions may follow a verbal warning if the member does not improve?
When issuing a written warning, which of the following must the manager include?
When issuing a written warning, which of the following must the manager include?
What type of employee can face an unpaid suspension for infractions of safety rules of major significance?
What type of employee can face an unpaid suspension for infractions of safety rules of major significance?
For what reason can a non-exempt employee be suspended according to the policy?
For what reason can a non-exempt employee be suspended according to the policy?
What must be included in a written warning regarding future conduct?
What must be included in a written warning regarding future conduct?
What happens if a manager determines a member needs to be suspended?
What happens if a manager determines a member needs to be suspended?
In what format must a suspension be imposed for it to be valid?
In what format must a suspension be imposed for it to be valid?
Study Notes
Purpose
- Department may use verbal warnings, written warnings, suspension or termination as disciplinary measures.
- Department may use whichever form of discipline is deemed appropriate under the circumstances, up to and including immediate termination of employment.
- Department’s discipline policy does not limit or alter the at-will employment relationship, nor does it provide any contractual rights regarding employee discipline or counseling.
Scope
- Policy applies to all personnel.
- The level of disciplinary intervention may be varied at the discretion of the department.
- Factors considered in determining the level of discipline include whether the offense is repeated, the employee’s work record, and the impact the conduct and performance issues have on the department.
Definitions
- Manager: Direct supervisor; Lieutenant or Captain.
- Exempt Employee: Employees who are not entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Non-Exempt Employee: Employees who are entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Member: Exempt/ Non-Exempt employees and volunteers.
Procedures
- Verbal Warning: Member’s immediate manager will meet with the member to bring attention to performance, conduct, or attendance issue(s).
- Written Warning: If a member does not correct the performance, conduct or attendance issues in accordance with the verbal warning, member’s immediate manager may provide a written warning.
- Suspension: If a manager determines that a member should be suspended, the manager shall seek approval from Human Resources Department.
- Exempt Employee: Manager may impose in good faith an unpaid suspension for infractions of safety rules of major significance and infractions or workplace conduct rules, such as rules prohibiting sexual harassment, workplace violence or drug or alcohol use or for violations of state or federal laws.
- Suspension must be imposed in full-day increments.
- Non-Exempt Employee: Manager may suspend a non-exempt for the reasons allowed for an exempt employee and for performance issues.
- Exempt Employee: Manager may impose in good faith an unpaid suspension for infractions of safety rules of major significance and infractions or workplace conduct rules, such as rules prohibiting sexual harassment, workplace violence or drug or alcohol use or for violations of state or federal laws.
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Description
This quiz covers the key aspects of the employee discipline policy, including the various disciplinary measures that can be taken, the scope of the policy, and important definitions. It is crucial for all personnel to understand these guidelines to ensure proper conduct and compliance within the department.
