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What is the purpose of a Loudermill hearing in the context of disciplinary action?
What is the purpose of a Loudermill hearing in the context of disciplinary action?
- To conduct a formal investigation into the charges
- To provide an opportunity for the firefighter to respond to the charges (correct)
- To dismiss the employee without any hearing
- To directly issue suspension or termination without notice
What was the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill?
What was the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill?
- It ruled that pre-termination hearing, with an opportunity to present the employee's side, is essential (correct)
- It recommended a less stringent process for disciplinary action
- It upheld the termination of James Loudermill as a security guard
- It required immediate dismissal of employees without notice
What is the purpose of conducting a pre-disciplinary conference or hearing?
What is the purpose of conducting a pre-disciplinary conference or hearing?
- To inform the employee of their suspension or termination
- To allow the employee to respond before severe punishments are issued (correct)
- To provide an opportunity for investigation into the charges
- To set a lower standard for disciplinary action
Why did the U.S. Supreme Court combine the Loudermill case with a similar appeal filed by Richard Donnelly?
Why did the U.S. Supreme Court combine the Loudermill case with a similar appeal filed by Richard Donnelly?
What is the purpose of a Loudermill hearing?
What is the purpose of a Loudermill hearing?
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that a university did not violate constitutional due process rights when suspending an officer without pay?
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that a university did not violate constitutional due process rights when suspending an officer without pay?
Who typically makes a recommendation to the fire chief regarding disciplinary action?
Who typically makes a recommendation to the fire chief regarding disciplinary action?
What is included in the advance notice letter received by a firefighter before a disciplinary board hearing?
What is included in the advance notice letter received by a firefighter before a disciplinary board hearing?
What happens during a disciplinary board hearing?
What happens during a disciplinary board hearing?
Who issues the final decision after considering the disciplinary board's recommendation?
Who issues the final decision after considering the disciplinary board's recommendation?
When might a firefighter be given a special evaluation period?
When might a firefighter be given a special evaluation period?
What is an example of an alternative penalty that might be imposed?
What is an example of an alternative penalty that might be imposed?
What is an involuntary transfer or detail?
What is an involuntary transfer or detail?
When does a firefighter receive a letter outlining the offense and results of the investigation?
When does a firefighter receive a letter outlining the offense and results of the investigation?
Who might be present at a Loudermill hearing to advise the accused individual?
Who might be present at a Loudermill hearing to advise the accused individual?
What role does the civil service commission or city personnel director play in resolving disciplinary actions?
What role does the civil service commission or city personnel director play in resolving disciplinary actions?
What is the purpose of the mid-year review mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the mid-year review mentioned in the text?
What does the fire officer's responsibility involve in relation to completing annual evaluation reports, as per the text?
What does the fire officer's responsibility involve in relation to completing annual evaluation reports, as per the text?
What did the author learn about setting expectations for crew members?
What did the author learn about setting expectations for crew members?
What was the author's approach to setting expectations for their crew members?
What was the author's approach to setting expectations for their crew members?
What is significant about conducting a self-evaluation approximately 6 weeks before the official annual evaluation is due, as mentioned in the text?
What is significant about conducting a self-evaluation approximately 6 weeks before the official annual evaluation is due, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of setting clear expectations for crew members, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of setting clear expectations for crew members, as mentioned in the text?
How does the mid-year review contribute to helping the firefighter focus on their job description and personal goals?
How does the mid-year review contribute to helping the firefighter focus on their job description and personal goals?
What is the main responsibility of the fire officer when presented with an issue?
What is the main responsibility of the fire officer when presented with an issue?
Which law is NOT commonly involving firefighters according to the text?
Which law is NOT commonly involving firefighters according to the text?
What should the fire officer do if a labor contract exists?
What should the fire officer do if a labor contract exists?
What does 'step-and-grade pay system' in the context of fire departments entail?
What does 'step-and-grade pay system' in the context of fire departments entail?
Who manages compensation and benefits in the jurisdiction?
Who manages compensation and benefits in the jurisdiction?
What should the fire officer do if the fire fighter demonstrates satisfactory performance?
What should the fire officer do if the fire fighter demonstrates satisfactory performance?
What is the purpose of a PIP, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of a PIP, as mentioned in the text?
Why is leniency or severity considered an evaluation error?
Why is leniency or severity considered an evaluation error?
What should fire officers avoid to prevent personal bias in evaluations?
What should fire officers avoid to prevent personal bias in evaluations?
What does recency error refer to in the context of firefighter evaluations?
What does recency error refer to in the context of firefighter evaluations?
What is the main purpose of conducting bimonthly informal reviews as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of conducting bimonthly informal reviews as mentioned in the text?
Why is having a detailed record of activities important for fire officer evaluations?
Why is having a detailed record of activities important for fire officer evaluations?
Why does leniency reduce conflict in evaluations?
Why does leniency reduce conflict in evaluations?
What is central tendency in the context of evaluation errors?
What is central tendency in the context of evaluation errors?
What does personal bias involve in the context of firefighter evaluations?
What does personal bias involve in the context of firefighter evaluations?
What should newer fire officers be cautious about when preparing performance evaluations?
What should newer fire officers be cautious about when preparing performance evaluations?
What can fire officers do to create an accurate assessment of firefighter performance during evaluations?
What can fire officers do to create an accurate assessment of firefighter performance during evaluations?
What is the primary focus of the halo and horn effect in the evaluation process?
What is the primary focus of the halo and horn effect in the evaluation process?
What is the main purpose of the annual evaluation process for fire department employees?
What is the main purpose of the annual evaluation process for fire department employees?
In what way does the contrast effect impact the evaluation process?
In what way does the contrast effect impact the evaluation process?
What is expected of the fire officer in terms of tracking and submitting annual evaluation forms?
What is expected of the fire officer in terms of tracking and submitting annual evaluation forms?
What is an important goal of the face-to-face feedback interview between the fire officer and the subordinate?
What is an important goal of the face-to-face feedback interview between the fire officer and the subordinate?
What defines the fire officer’s human resources arena according to the text?
What defines the fire officer’s human resources arena according to the text?
What is expected from the subordinate in terms of reviewing and commenting on the officer’s evaluation?
What is expected from the subordinate in terms of reviewing and commenting on the officer’s evaluation?
What is expected of the subordinate with regard to establishing goals during the annual evaluation process?
What is expected of the subordinate with regard to establishing goals during the annual evaluation process?
What role does the fire officer's supervisor play in the annual evaluation process?
What role does the fire officer's supervisor play in the annual evaluation process?
What should be viewed as a primary opportunity during scheduled evaluations if there are no problems with employee’s performance?
What should be viewed as a primary opportunity during scheduled evaluations if there are no problems with employee’s performance?
What must be filled out by the fire officer as part of conducting annual evaluations?
What must be filled out by the fire officer as part of conducting annual evaluations?
What is an important expectation from organizations regarding officers in terms of annual evaluations?
What is an important expectation from organizations regarding officers in terms of annual evaluations?
What disciplinary action is taken if a firefighter is late reporting to work for the fourth time within 366 days?
What disciplinary action is taken if a firefighter is late reporting to work for the fourth time within 366 days?
When might a firefighter face demotion?
When might a firefighter face demotion?
What is the consequence of a disciplinary suspension for a career firefighter?
What is the consequence of a disciplinary suspension for a career firefighter?
When might a municipality suspend a firefighter before an investigation is completed?
When might a municipality suspend a firefighter before an investigation is completed?
What does termination mean in the context of firefighter employment?
What does termination mean in the context of firefighter employment?
What is the consequence of the third offense of being late reporting to work within 366 days?
What is the consequence of the third offense of being late reporting to work within 366 days?
What is the next step after suspension in the progressive negative discipline path?
What is the next step after suspension in the progressive negative discipline path?
What disciplinary action usually results from a willful violation of a policy or procedure?
What disciplinary action usually results from a willful violation of a policy or procedure?
What does suspension mean for volunteer firefighters?
What does suspension mean for volunteer firefighters?
What disciplinary action occurs when an individual is reduced in rank with a corresponding reduction in pay?
What disciplinary action occurs when an individual is reduced in rank with a corresponding reduction in pay?
What does restitution payment involve for a firefighter responsible for a department vehicle crash?
What does restitution payment involve for a firefighter responsible for a department vehicle crash?
