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Who determines the approved degree field for receiving a stipend?

The Employer

The Fire Chief

The State Fire Marshal

The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (correct)

When can an employee receive overtime pay for attending mandatory education?

When they receive a Bachelor's Degree

When they attend classes while on duty

When they attend classes while off duty (correct)

When they receive an Associate Degree

Who is exempt from reimbursing the Employer for education costs if they do not complete five years of service?

Employees who attend any accredited college courses paid for by the Department

Employees who attend initial E.M.T. training

Employees who are involuntarily severed from the Department (correct)

Employees who attend initial fire school training

Which employees are eligible to receive a stipend for completing an approved degree program?

Employees who receive a Bachelor's Degree in an approved field Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances does an employee have to reimburse the Employer for education costs?

If they do not complete five years of service with the District Signup and view all the answers

Which courses are eligible for reimbursement by the Department?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which department should requests for school be submitted to?

Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

How many calendar days prior to the beginning of the course should requests for school be submitted?

5 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

How much pay will employees receive for each pay requirement if they meet and maintain any of the eight (8) educational pay requirements?

$52 bi-weekly Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee fails to maintain current training certificates after receiving an educational pay increase?

The employee will lose their educational pay until their certificate or license is restored Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of an employee who receives an educational pay increase for obtaining a Florida BFST Fire Service Instructor I, II, or III Certification?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the costs of the course paid for by the Department if an employee fails to obtain the required state certification within six months?

The costs will be deducted from the employee's paycheck Signup and view all the answers

How long can the deduction of the reimbursement amount from the employee's paycheck continue?

Up to thirteen consecutive paydays Signup and view all the answers

What is the employee's responsibility if their absence may cause staffing to drop below minimum guidelines?

To have an approved mutual or other approved leave type for the class Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is considered a class action grievance?

A dispute raised by a majority of bargaining unit members involving terms and conditions of employment Signup and view all the answers

When should an employee complete the Grievance Procedure Form?

Within ten (10) business days of the date on which the grievance arose Signup and view all the answers

Where can an employee obtain the Grievance Procedure Form?

From the department's electronic database Signup and view all the answers

According to the grievance procedure outlined in the text, who should an employee submit their written grievance to in Step 1?

The Chief Officer Signup and view all the answers

If a grievance is not resolved in Step 2, who can the aggrieved employee and/or the Union representative submit the grievance to?

The Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

In Step 3 of the grievance procedure, who has the authority to submit the grievance if it has not been settled in the previous steps?

The Union Representative Signup and view all the answers

According to the grievance procedure outlined in the text, how many business days does the Union have to submit the grievance to arbitration after a decision is provided in Step 2?

10 Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to strike the first name from the panel of Arbitrators?

The Union Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the arbitration fees and expenses in the event of a compromise award?

Both parties share the costs equally Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for the cost of transcripts of arbitration hearings?

Both parties Signup and view all the answers

If a grievance is not proceeded within the time limits provided, what will happen to the grievance?

It will be dismissed Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to modify or alter the terms of the Agreement?

The arbitrator Signup and view all the answers

According to the grievance procedure outlined in the text, who is entitled to proceed to the next STEP if the District fails to respond within the time limits provided?

Both the Union and the grievant Signup and view all the answers

What are business days defined as?

Monday through Thursday Signup and view all the answers

Who will not be required to process grievances for employees who are not members of the Union?