Employee Vacation and Leave Policies Quiz

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How many vacation days does an employee earn after 5 years of service?

15 (correct)

What happens if an employee is in an out of pay status for more than half of a bi-weekly pay period?

They will earn vacation based on previous months' earnings.

They will retain all vacation accruals.

They will receive partial vacation accruals.

They will not receive any vacation accrual for that pay period. (correct)

How many vacation days are earned by an employee after 9 years of service?

19 (correct)

For how long do employees on job-related disability accrue vacation benefits?

For the first 30 days of their leave. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of vacation days an employee can earn after 10 years of service?

20 Signup and view all the answers

When does the vacation scheduling cycle for 24-hour shift employees begin?

After December 31st of any given year. Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to determine how many employees can take vacation at the same time?

Total battalion personnel multiplied by twelve. Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of vacation days earned after 1 year of service?

13 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of extended leave allowed for Special Risk employees?

18 months Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of sick leave will employees on extended leave be required to use from a 120-hour allotment?

48 hours Signup and view all the answers

If an employee returns to extended leave within six months after returning to full duty, how will their leave duration be treated?

Previous benefits will be added to the new leave. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee has less than 120 hours deducted in the previous year during a new sick allotment?

They must use a portion of the new allotment to meet total hour requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cumulative maximum extended leave for all other classes of employees?

9 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the required duration of full duty that employees must serve before being eligible for new extended leave compensation?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

If an employee has 150 hours deducted in the previous year, how many additional hours can they take from a new allotment?

18 hours Signup and view all the answers

How many hours should an employee use from a 112.5-hour allotment if they are on extended leave?

45 hours Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the number obtained from dividing total battalion personnel times 12 by the total number of shifts during the annual vacation cycle?

It will be rounded up to the next whole number if it is greater than or equal to 0.5. Signup and view all the answers

How many slots are designated for Battalion Chief and EMS Captain as per the regulations?

Two slots for each rank. Signup and view all the answers

Who will decide the process for vacation selections and implementation dates for the forty-two-hour work week?

Both the Fire Rescue Administrator and the Union President. Signup and view all the answers

When does the County typically inform about the number of shift employees scheduled off for vacation?

In October each year. Signup and view all the answers

For a battalion with five to eleven stations, how many Firefighter EMTs are required at a minimum if requested?

Two (2) Firefighter EMTs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Wellness Steering Committee in relation to sick leave?

Monitor sick leave usage and identify trends Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of shift employees as determined by the outlined method?

It should not exceed the total number calculated by the specified method. Signup and view all the answers

How long can employees take a leave of absence without pay after exhausting their accrued leave time?

Six months Signup and view all the answers

What role selects vacation based on the battalion for Special Operations?

Captain. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for managing the Infectious Disease Program?

A designated Infectious Disease Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What must employees refrain from doing regarding their vacation time off?

Exceeding their anticipated available accruals. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is presumed to be contracted while on duty by Operations Division employees?

Hepatitis B Signup and view all the answers

What must occur for an employee to be granted education leave?

Approval from the Fire Rescue Administrator Signup and view all the answers

After how many months of employment do probationary employees become eligible for sick leave?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee provide to request extended leave for an illness or injury?

A written assessment from their treating physician Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the work restrictions last more than thirty days?

An updated assessment must be provided every thirty days Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if an employee misrepresents their conditions while on extended leave?

Their extended leave may be canceled and they could face disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

What type of leave is not eligible for payout upon departure from employment?

Reserve vacation hours Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews the written assessments related to extended leave?

The Fire Rescue Administrator and Fire Department Physician or EAP Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

For what reason is sick leave awarded on an hour-for-hour basis?

Incapacitation due to illness or injury Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential requirement for an employee on extended leave regarding fitness for duty?

Examination by a physician selected by the Department Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as an occurrence under the outlined sick leave policy?

Actually working less than half of the hours of the normal shift Signup and view all the answers

What disincentive occurs at the 15th occurrence?

Twenty-four (24) hour suspension Signup and view all the answers

What happens to any sick leave taken before the cutoff date if it is not processed?

It is deducted from the next year’s allotment Signup and view all the answers

When do employees receive their sick leave bonus?

On the first payday in December Signup and view all the answers

How is the annual sick leave allotment credited to employees?

Beginning on the next pay period after the cutoff date Signup and view all the answers

How does the company define the length of a continuous period for calculating occurrences?

Within a continuous twelve (12) month period Signup and view all the answers

What choice do employees have regarding their allotted hours for sick leave?

To allocate hours to a reserve bank capped at annual accrual Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a 14th occurrence regarding employee benefits?

Loss of promotional ability Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ARTICLE 15 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND DISCHARGE

Disciplinary action may be taken for just cause.
Employees facing investigation will be notified within 10 business days of the incident.
Investigations must be completed within 9 months of the notification.
Management must inform employees of proposed discipline within 45 days of the investigation's completion.
Failure to meet these deadlines creates a presumption that prevents future disciplinary action.
Timeframes may be tolled (paused) if reasonably related to criminal investigations, certain leaves (military, workers' compensation), acts of God, or extended leave periods following Article 45.
Tolling periods are limited to 60 days for investigation completion and 30 days if the tolling period includes less than 30 days remaining to issue discipline.
Disciplinary actions are effective upon acknowledgment.

ARTICLE 17 - PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Employees will receive annual and periodic evaluations from supervisors.
Employees can file grievances related to performance ratings (unacceptable/needs improvement), but not for arbitration unless involving a permanent employee.
Performance ratings must contain just cause.
Step increases are received on the anniversary date or effective date of promotion (provided within two pay periods).
Unacceptable or Needs Improvement ratings will reverse any step increase, and the employee must reimburse the Department for the received step increment during the same period.
Employees must work at least six months in any rating period to be eligible for step raises.
Probationary employees receive performance reviews according to service with the Department.

ARTICLE 28 - VACATIONS

Employee vacation time is based on years of service in different work schedules (48-hour and 42-hour).
Different schedules have different vacation allowances (shifts or days).
All other employees have vacation benefits based on years of service in days (not shifts).
There are different vacation accrual rates for different work schedules.
Rules for pro-rated vacation accrual exist for employees who are not in pay status.
Employees on disability-related leave do not accrue vacation.

Additional Notes

Grievance actions impact personnel file entries with regard to discipline.
Disciplinary material older than 2 years (or 1 year for reprimands/counseling) will not be considered during promotional evaluations.
Discharges are regarded as suspensions without pay during Step 3 of the grievance procedure.
If a grievance procedure is in place regarding discipline, written disciplinary action will not be placed in the personnel file until completed.
If discipline is rescinded, the action will be marked as such in the file.

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