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Under what circumstances might the Fire Department grant an amount of funeral leave determined by the department itself, deviating from standard procedures?

When an employee's immediate family member residing outside the household passes away.
When the death occurs to a non-immediate family member, regardless of living situation.
When there is a significant delay between the date of death and the date of burial of the deceased. (correct)
When an employee requests additional time off to manage the deceased's estate affairs.

Which of the following scenarios requires an employee returning from military leave to provide written or in-person notification of their readiness, willingness, and ability to return to City employment?

Returning from active duty in the armed forces after a period not exceeding 90 days. (correct)
Returning to duty after a standard two-week annual training period with the National Guard.
Returning immediately to their post after a medical examination.
Returning after being activated for state-level emergency response duties lasting less than 30 days.

Under what condition can a member be granted funeral leave with pay for one tour related to the death of a family member who is not considered immediate family?

When the employee requests leave to coordinate travel arrangements for out-of-state relatives.
When the employee is responsible for handling the deceased's estate, irrespective of funeral attendance.
When the employee provides documented proof of kinship and financial dependence.
When the employee attends either the night of the viewing or the day of the funeral. (correct)

What is the latest directive regarding the submission of jury selection questionnaires by fire department members?

They should be completed and returned directly to the Jury Selection Commission. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical procedure a member must follow upon receiving military service orders to report for active duty to ensure proper leave processing?

Report directly to the Personnel Officer at the Fire Administration Building with their orders. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What specific documentation must accompany a fire department employee’s request for funeral leave?

Proof of death, submitted by the employee upon request. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Following an employee's military leave, under what circumstance would the failure to report for duty result in willful termination of employment?

If the employee fails to report for duty on or before the expiration of his/her Military Leave. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In cases of jury duty extending longer than one calendar week, what is the established protocol for the remission of jury duty payments received by fire department members?

Payments should be remitted to the Fiscal Officer, Fire Administration Building upon receipt. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Battalion Chief or Deputy Chief regarding leave of absence requests submitted by personnel?

To review, and if approved, initial and forward the leave of absence request. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When can specialized training be given to a permanent employee, and what benefits are covered?

Specialized training is given to receive training directly appropriate to the employee's position; the benefits covered are a paid leave of absence in whole or in part, a leave without pay or the payment of tuition and/or required course fees, in whole or in part. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an employee be granted a leave of absence without pay to serve as an employee organization representative?

When serving as a full time elected officer of any of the recognized labor organizations or unions of City employees. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Commanding Officer in the context of employee leave requests?

To prepare, initial, and forward leave requests, while ensuring compliance with the directive. (C) Signup and view all the answers

During extended jury service, where a Fire Department member is held over from one calendar week to the next, what specific schedule adjustment is made?

The member is excused from duty on Saturday and Sunday, provided they report for jury duty on the following Monday. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action will the Fire Department take if an employee does not report to Fire Personnel to apply for Military Leave?

The employee is considered AWOL and subject to dismissal in accordance with Civil Service Regulations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the directive, what specific information should the Commanding Officer record in their journal upon approval of an employee's Leave of Absence?

Data of the employee's request on the leave of absence. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Following approval for military leave, what action must a fire department member take regarding department property in their possession?

Turn in all Department property in his/her possession to his/her company officer. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of paid leave of absence an employee can take in any calendar year for required active training duty as a member of the United States military reserves, national guard or public health service reserve corps?

15 days (120 hours) (D) Signup and view all the answers

When a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department is summoned for jury duty, what is their immediate procedural obligation?

Immediately notify his/her Commanding Officer and forward the notice to the Personnel Office. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion for granting funeral leave with pay for attending a combined service (viewing and funeral) when it falls on a day between night tours?

The member may choose to take off either their first or last night tour of duty. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What specific evidence is required to support a fire department employee's request for military leave?

Official orders on letterhead, signed by a commanding officer or unit administrator, showing dates of service. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance will a new employee be granted leave of absence?

In certain cases of Military Leave. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard procedure for a member requesting to take off for a day during that he is serving jury duty?

A Leave of Absence from work form must be completed and forwarded through channels to the Personnel Officer with a copy of the Notice to Appear for Jury Duty. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Fire Commissioner authorize a leave of absence for someone to receive education?

The Fire Commissioner may, with the approval of the Personnel Director, authorize a leave with pay or a leave without pay to a regular full-time employee in order to secure special education or training directly appropriate to the employee's position. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should the request for funeral leave include, according to the directive?

The amount of time requested and the reason for that amount. (D) Signup and view all the answers

To whom does the schedule adjustment apply in jury duty cases?

To members released from jury duty on Friday and to members who serve one calendar week or less. (B) Signup and view all the answers

To whom is it the member's responsibility to furnish his/her military orders?

His/her company officer with a copy of his/her military orders as early as possible, prior to the effective date. (C) Signup and view all the answers

During a Military Leave for an employee, how long can an employee extend their leave for?

A Military Leave for an employee shall extend for a period up to, but not exceeding, 90 days. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main caveat for receiving one tour for family members that are not considered immediate family?

The night of the viewing, to attend viewing or the day of the funeral, to attend funeral. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long can a permanent employee utilize unpaid leave for?

Unpaid leave granted to a permanent employee for a period not exceeding one year upon approval of the Fire Commissioner and the Personnel Director. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered death in the immediate family?

Spouse, parents, children, brother, sister, employee's mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandparent and grandchild (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a uniformed member dies?

A member may be granted funeral leave with pay from the date of death until 0800 hours the day following the funeral. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If there is a death of a relative or in-law residing in a member's home, does anything change?

A death of relative or in-law residing in a member's home should follow the same time procedure as the death of a death occurring in a member's immediate family; The Fire Department shall, in this case, retain the prerogative to treat each case on its own merits. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an officer is continued to serve on jury duty of more than a week?

If a member is held over from one calendar week through the next calendar week, that member will be excused from duty on Saturday and Sunday provided that the member reports for jury duty on the following Monday. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee will appear on his/her own behalf in the litigation relating to personal or private matters, and he/she won't be paid?

A Leave of Absence without pay may be granted to an employee appearing on his/her own behalf in litigation involving personal or private matters or appearing under subpoena. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of military orders being official?

Orders must be official, i.e., on letterhead of official branch of service member is affiliated with, signed by a commanding officer or unit administrator, and indicating dates member is ordered to attend. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a death of a family member other than the member's immediate family, under what specific circumstance may an employee be granted funeral leave with pay for one tour?

If the employee attends the viewing on the night of the viewing or the day of the funeral. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for a member who continues on jury duty service for more than one day?

The member must immediately notify his/her company officer or unit commander. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what specific condition is a military leave granted for more than one term of service in the armed forces?

The subsequent term of military service is obligatory on the employee because of a national emergency. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a uniformed member concerning military orders, according to the directive?

Furnish his/her company officer with a copy of his/her military orders as early as possible before the effective date. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens in cases of jury duty extending longer than one calendar week?

Leave of Absence request will be completed and forwarded after jury service has been completed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Leave of Absence

Absence granted according to Civil Service Regulations and the rules in this directive.

Leave of Absence Without Pay

Leave granted to permanent employee, not exceeding one year, approved by Fire Commissioner and Personnel Director.