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What is the requirement for employees to be evaluated for their performance rating?
What is the requirement for employees to be evaluated for their performance rating?
- Employees must complete at least three years of service.
- Employees must work at least six months in the rating period. (correct)
- Employees must have a clean disciplinary record.
- Employees must receive a satisfactory rating from their peers.
What happens to the step increase of an employee rated as unacceptable?
What happens to the step increase of an employee rated as unacceptable?
- The step increase is automatically escalated instead.
- The employee retains the step increase until their next review.
- The employee will have to reimburse the department for the step increase amount. (correct)
- The employee has the option to appeal the rating.
When shall probationary employees receive their performance reviews?
When shall probationary employees receive their performance reviews?
- Only if they have shown exceptional performance.
- After one year of service regardless of training completion.
- At the completion of specific milestones defined by the department. (correct)
- At the end of the recruit program and then annually.
Who bears the burden of proving just cause in the grievance process regarding performance ratings?
Who bears the burden of proving just cause in the grievance process regarding performance ratings?
What is the maximum rating an employee can receive to be eligible for annual step raises?
What is the maximum rating an employee can receive to be eligible for annual step raises?
What happens if an employee returns to work after being denied a step raise?
What happens if an employee returns to work after being denied a step raise?
What is the review process for permanent employees who want to file a grievance about their performance rating?
What is the review process for permanent employees who want to file a grievance about their performance rating?
How often are employees evaluated for their performance?
How often are employees evaluated for their performance?
Flashcards
Performance Reviews
Performance Reviews
Employees are evaluated annually and in special circumstances by their supervisors.
Performance Rating Grievances
Performance Rating Grievances
Employees can challenge their performance rating, but arbitration is only possible for unacceptable or needs improvement ratings for permanent employees.
Step Increases
Step Increases
Employees get step increases on their anniversary date or promotion date, even if they were promoted shortly before.
Rescinded Step Increases
Rescinded Step Increases
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Minimum Work Requirement
Minimum Work Requirement
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Retroactive Step Increases
Retroactive Step Increases
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Probationary Performance Reviews
Probationary Performance Reviews
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Amending the Article
Amending the Article
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Study Notes
Employee Performance Reviews
- Annual performance evaluations are conducted by immediate supervisors, with higher-level reviews possible in special cases.
- Employees can file grievances about performance ratings, but arbitration is only allowed for unacceptable or needs-improvement ratings for permanent employees. Management has the burden of proof for just cause.
- Step increases in pay are granted on the anniversary date of employment or promotion, or for employees promoted within two pay periods of those dates.
- Employees rated "unacceptable" or "needs improvement" have their prior step increases rescinded and must repay the department. Rescinded increases remain rescinded until performance improves, and cannot be retroactively repaid.
- To receive a rating and a step increase, employees (excluding probationary hires) must work at least six months within the rating period. Employees working less than six months are not rated and don't qualify for raises. However, if they return to work for four months and receive a rating of “acceptable” during that period, they receive the step increase retroactive to their return date.
- Probationary employees receive performance reviews at specific milestones: completion of recruit academy/training, six months, eight months, and eleven months.
Step Increase Criteria
- Employees must meet work requirements (minimum six months) to receive the step increase.
- Performance review ratings influence step increases. Unacceptable or needs-improvement ratings lead to increased pay being rescinded.
- Promotion timing can immediately make an employee eligible for a step increase
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Description
This quiz covers the essential aspects of employee performance reviews, including evaluation processes, grievances, and pay step increases. Understand how performance ratings affect employee compensation and the procedures for addressing unsatisfactory ratings.
