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Which of the following is true about Paid Time Off (PTO) selections?
Which of the following is true about Paid Time Off (PTO) selections?
How many hours of PTO can an employee choose to allocate for unforeseen circumstances?
How many hours of PTO can an employee choose to allocate for unforeseen circumstances?
What is the maximum number of shifts an employee can sell back for pay instead of taking time off?
What is the maximum number of shifts an employee can sell back for pay instead of taking time off?
What is the maximum number of tours an employee can be given off for reaching 15 years of service?
What is the maximum number of tours an employee can be given off for reaching 15 years of service?
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What is the maximum number of hours of sick leave an employee can accrue?
What is the maximum number of hours of sick leave an employee can accrue?
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According to the text, what is the normal tour of duty for full-time firefighting-EMT positions at Spring Fire Department?
According to the text, what is the normal tour of duty for full-time firefighting-EMT positions at Spring Fire Department?
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According to the text, what is the pay rate for employees who work on designated holidays?
According to the text, what is the pay rate for employees who work on designated holidays?
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According to the text, how many hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) will an employee receive per year?
According to the text, how many hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) will an employee receive per year?
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According to the text, when can new employees hired before July 1st start using their Paid Time Off (PTO)?
According to the text, when can new employees hired before July 1st start using their Paid Time Off (PTO)?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of the document described in the text?
According to the text, what is the purpose of the document described in the text?
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According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is required for employees who call out sick on a paid annual holiday or any day of a tour that touches the paid annual holiday?
According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is required for employees who call out sick on a paid annual holiday or any day of a tour that touches the paid annual holiday?
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What is the consequence of failing to present a required physician's note?
What is the consequence of failing to present a required physician's note?
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According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the maximum end-of-year sick hours balance allowed for employees?
According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the maximum end-of-year sick hours balance allowed for employees?
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What is the purpose of shift trading in the Spring Fire Department?
What is the purpose of shift trading in the Spring Fire Department?
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What is the requirement for personnel who wish to substitute in the Spring Fire Department?
What is the requirement for personnel who wish to substitute in the Spring Fire Department?
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According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the regular working hours for full-time members?
According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the regular working hours for full-time members?
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According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, how many hours of overtime can full-time members work in a 28-day work period before they are paid overtime?
According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, how many hours of overtime can full-time members work in a 28-day work period before they are paid overtime?
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According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the rate of pay for full-time members who work on paid annual holidays?
According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the rate of pay for full-time members who work on paid annual holidays?
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According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what benefits do full-time members receive?
According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what benefits do full-time members receive?
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According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the working schedule for part-time members?
According to the Spring Fire Department guidelines, what is the working schedule for part-time members?
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Which employees are allowed to begin working overtime after the completion of 1 month of employment?
Which employees are allowed to begin working overtime after the completion of 1 month of employment?
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Who must approve unpaid shift requests?
Who must approve unpaid shift requests?
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What happens if an employee calls off 3 or more additional shifts within a 12 month period?
What happens if an employee calls off 3 or more additional shifts within a 12 month period?
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When can part-time employees begin working overtime?
When can part-time employees begin working overtime?
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What is the normal work period for part-time employees?
What is the normal work period for part-time employees?
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According to the text, what happens if an employee fails to notify the District Chief about not being able to make their scheduled shift due to injury/illness?
According to the text, what happens if an employee fails to notify the District Chief about not being able to make their scheduled shift due to injury/illness?
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According to the text, how many times can an employee call in sick within the same quarter without their employment status being subject to review?
According to the text, how many times can an employee call in sick within the same quarter without their employment status being subject to review?
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According to the text, will employees receive pay for shifts they call in sick?
According to the text, will employees receive pay for shifts they call in sick?
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According to the text, what happens if a part-time employee calls off 3 or more shifts within a 12-month period?
According to the text, what happens if a part-time employee calls off 3 or more shifts within a 12-month period?
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According to the text, who should a part-time employee notify if they cannot commit to the 8-shift requirement?
According to the text, who should a part-time employee notify if they cannot commit to the 8-shift requirement?
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Study Notes
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employees can allocate 40 hours of PTO for unforeseen circumstances
- Employees can sell back up to 80 hours of PTO for pay instead of taking time off
Service and Leave
- Employees receive 15 hours of PTO per year
- New employees hired before July 1st can start using their PTO after 6 months
- Employees who call out sick on a paid annual holiday must provide a physician's note or face a 1-day deduction from their PTO
Work Schedules
- Full-time firefighting-EMT positions have a normal tour of duty of 24 hours on, 48 hours off
- Full-time members work 213 days per year, with 152 hours of overtime allowed before being paid overtime
- Part-time members work a varied schedule, with a minimum of 8 shifts per month
Shift Trading and Overtime
- Shift trading is allowed, but requires approval from the District Chief
- Full-time members can work up to 152 hours of overtime before being paid overtime
- Part-time members can begin working overtime after 1 month of employment
Benefits and Pay
- Full-time members receive benefits, including pay on paid annual holidays at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate
- Full-time members are paid 1.5 times their regular rate on paid annual holidays
Call-Off Policy
- Employees who call off 3 or more shifts within a 12-month period will have their employment status reviewed
- Employees who fail to notify the District Chief about an injury/illness will have 1 day deducted from their PTO
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Test your knowledge on employee sick leave policies and the requirement for a physician's note. This quiz covers rules for calling out sick on paid annual holidays and before/after scheduled time off, as well as the consequences for failing to provide a physician's note. Make sure you're familiar with SFD.047 Absences and Leaves for additional information.
