Employer Rights in Determining Managerial Policy Quiz
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What action will the Union member take if there is no response to a group message regarding Lieutenant overtime assignments?

  • Call each Lieutenant individually with no waiting between calls. (correct)
  • Contact the Chief or his designee(s) for instructions.
  • Proceed to group text messaging with acting officers immediately.
  • Wait for a response before taking any further action.
  • In what situation can the Chief or his designee(s) approve the hire back of a bargaining unit employee?

  • In emergency situations like station closing or falling below shift minimums. (correct)
  • When a member declines an overtime assignment.
  • When a member is on a scheduled Kelly day.
  • When there is no response to a group message regarding overtime assignments.
  • What rate will a bargaining unit employee be paid if they accept overtime during an emergency situation?

  • The regular hourly rate.
  • One and a half times the regular hourly rate. (correct)
  • Double the regular hourly rate.
  • Triple the regular hourly rate.
  • What responsibility falls on Union members regarding contacting shift stewards?

    <p>Keeping shift stewards informed of phone numbers for communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Union members do if they encounter issues receiving text messages?

    <p>Contact each shift steward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a grievance be filed for errors in the hire-back process?

    <p>For any errors in the hire-back process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Employer's right in terms of determining the number and types of employees?

    <p>To determine both the number and types of all employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Employer have the right to determine and change in relation to employment examinations?

    <p>The content of the examinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are included in the rights of the Employer regarding employees' discipline?

    <p>Disciplining employees with just cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is within the Employer's right regarding establishing work standards?

    <p>Periodically changing work standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act should the Employer comply with when evaluating and promoting employees?

    <p>Fire Department Promotions Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the Employer's right related to emergencies?

    <p>Taking necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest time that shift personnel can begin their assigned duties?

    <p>0600 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many breaks are shift personnel entitled to during their work day?

    <p>Two 15-minute breaks, one before 1200 hours and one between 1300 and 1500 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activities may shift personnel be required to participate in after 1500 hours?

    <p>Both training drills and public education/public relations activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often can a single company participate in training drills after 1500 hours?

    <p>Once a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On days when training drills are scheduled after 1500 hours, what time will 'normal' day activities be suspended?

    <p>1400 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions will outside drills not be scheduled?

    <p>When there is inclement weather that could jeopardize employee safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the section, which of the following positions must be offered to bargaining unit employees before being filled by individuals outside of the bargaining unit?

    <p>EMS Coordinator, Training Officer, Assistant Academy Director, and Fleet Services Coordinator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must the Village post notice of a vacancy for the specified positions?

    <p>No less than 14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If multiple qualified bargaining unit employees apply for a vacancy, how will the Village determine who to select?

    <p>The Village will conduct an interview process led by the Fire Chief and/or their designee(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If no qualified bargaining unit employee applies for or accepts a vacancy, when can the Village fill the position with an individual outside of the bargaining unit?

    <p>After the 14-day posting period expires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the process for filling vacancies in the specified positions?

    <p>Bargaining unit employees have the right of first refusal for these positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a qualified bargaining unit employee applies for a vacancy, what is the Village required to do?

    <p>The Village must fill the vacancy with that bargaining unit employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the given text, which of the following activities are permitted as part of outside activity?

    <p>Multi-company drills, field apparatus inspections, and company training and evaluations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the wind chill factor determined, as per the given text?

    <p>By subtracting the average wind speed from the temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can the temperature restrictions be waived, according to the text?

    <p>If both the Battalion Chief and shift steward agree, or if a unique training opportunity arises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How frequently must UNION employees undergo a medical exam?

    <p>The frequency is based upon age and requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration for which a firefighter injured on the job is entitled to continued payment of their full salary, according to the Public Employee Disability Act (PEDA)?

    <p>1 year from the date of the injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a firefighter entitled to PEDA benefits do?

    <p>Complete the applicable notice form</p> Signup and view all the answers

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