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According to Article 18.1(a), for how many days will the Employer pay an employee who is unable to work due to an injury sustained while on duty?
According to Article 18.1(a), for how many days will the Employer pay an employee who is unable to work due to an injury sustained while on duty?
If an employee is certified for light duty by a physician, what happens to their entitlement to Worker's Compensation wages?
If an employee is certified for light duty by a physician, what happens to their entitlement to Worker's Compensation wages?
What happens to an employee who is permanently disabled as a result of an injury sustained while on duty?
What happens to an employee who is permanently disabled as a result of an injury sustained while on duty?
For how long can an employee be assigned light duty as a result of a work injury?
For how long can an employee be assigned light duty as a result of a work injury?
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What is required for all employees returning to work from a disability or injury?
What is required for all employees returning to work from a disability or injury?
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Employees who are permanently disabled as a result of a work injury will continue to receive their regular rate of pay from the Employer.
Employees who are permanently disabled as a result of a work injury will continue to receive their regular rate of pay from the Employer.
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If an employee is unable to work due to a work injury, the Employer will pay them for up to 90 days at their regular rate of pay.
If an employee is unable to work due to a work injury, the Employer will pay them for up to 90 days at their regular rate of pay.
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If an employee is certified for light duty, they will no longer be entitled to Worker's Compensation wages.
If an employee is certified for light duty, they will no longer be entitled to Worker's Compensation wages.
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Employees cleared for and offered light-duty work but choose not to work it will be charged vacation leave.
Employees cleared for and offered light-duty work but choose not to work it will be charged vacation leave.
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If an employee is still disabled after 90 days, the only source of compensation will be from the Worker's Compensation program.
If an employee is still disabled after 90 days, the only source of compensation will be from the Worker's Compensation program.
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What happens if an employee fails to present a work release note upon returning to work?
What happens if an employee fails to present a work release note upon returning to work?
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Who determines the schedules of employees working in a light or restricted duty classification?
Who determines the schedules of employees working in a light or restricted duty classification?
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When are employees required to report the status of their Worker's Compensation claim to the District's Human Resource Manager?
When are employees required to report the status of their Worker's Compensation claim to the District's Human Resource Manager?
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Who should employees coordinate all Worker's Compensation related matters with?
Who should employees coordinate all Worker's Compensation related matters with?
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Employees are required to report work-related injuries according to the District's policies and procedures.
Employees are required to report work-related injuries according to the District's policies and procedures.
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An employee who fails to present a work release note upon returning to work will forfeit pay for those hours used while seeking a work release note.
An employee who fails to present a work release note upon returning to work will forfeit pay for those hours used while seeking a work release note.
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FMLA entitlement will not run concurrent with work-related injury leave.
FMLA entitlement will not run concurrent with work-related injury leave.
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Employees who are injured while off duty are not eligible for light duty assignments.
Employees who are injured while off duty are not eligible for light duty assignments.
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Workers' Compensation claim status must be reported weekly to the District's Human Resource Manager.
Workers' Compensation claim status must be reported weekly to the District's Human Resource Manager.
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What happens to an employee's jury fees if they are excused from duty?
What happens to an employee's jury fees if they are excused from duty?
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What is the definition of 'immediate family' for the purpose of bereavement leave?
What is the definition of 'immediate family' for the purpose of bereavement leave?
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Under what circumstance may an employee be granted administrative leave with pay to attend meetings and conferences?
Under what circumstance may an employee be granted administrative leave with pay to attend meetings and conferences?
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Under what circumstance may an employee be placed on administrative leave with or without pay?
Under what circumstance may an employee be placed on administrative leave with or without pay?
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Who approves all leaves of absence with or without pay?
Who approves all leaves of absence with or without pay?
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Under what circumstance may an employee be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to 30 days?
Under what circumstance may an employee be granted a leave of absence without pay for up to 30 days?
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What happens to an employee's benefits during a leave of absence without pay?
What happens to an employee's benefits during a leave of absence without pay?
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What is the compensation for non-shift employees on holidays recognized by the District?
What is the compensation for non-shift employees on holidays recognized by the District?
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What is the definition of the holiday time period for shift personnel?
What is the definition of the holiday time period for shift personnel?
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Employees receive ten (10) hours off per holiday with pay if they are non-shift employees, following the holiday schedule of administration, outlined in the Non-Bargaining Unit Employee Handbook, excluding the Friday after Thanksgiving. For an employee to be eligible to receive holiday pay he/she must not have used sick leave on the day ______ the holiday.
Employees receive ten (10) hours off per holiday with pay if they are non-shift employees, following the holiday schedule of administration, outlined in the Non-Bargaining Unit Employee Handbook, excluding the Friday after Thanksgiving. For an employee to be eligible to receive holiday pay he/she must not have used sick leave on the day ______ the holiday.
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The holiday time period for shift personnel is defined as the day ______, the day of or the day after the holiday.
The holiday time period for shift personnel is defined as the day ______, the day of or the day after the holiday.
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What is the eligibility requirement for an employee to receive holiday pay?
What is the eligibility requirement for an employee to receive holiday pay?
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Which holiday is observed on the Fourth Thursday in November?
Which holiday is observed on the Fourth Thursday in November?
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On which day is Patriot Day observed?
On which day is Patriot Day observed?
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Which holiday is observed on the Third Monday in February?
Which holiday is observed on the Third Monday in February?
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Is Martin Luther King Day observed on the third Monday in January?
Is Martin Luther King Day observed on the third Monday in January?
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Is Patriot Day observed on September 11?
Is Patriot Day observed on September 11?
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Is Thanksgiving Day observed on the fourth Thursday in November?
Is Thanksgiving Day observed on the fourth Thursday in November?
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Who is eligible for family coverage of health, dental, and prescription insurance?
Who is eligible for family coverage of health, dental, and prescription insurance?
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What is the minimum amount of life insurance policy that each employee will receive?
What is the minimum amount of life insurance policy that each employee will receive?
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Who will become the primary insurance carrier for the retired employee and their spouse at the age of Medicare eligibility?
Who will become the primary insurance carrier for the retired employee and their spouse at the age of Medicare eligibility?
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Who constitutes the insurance committee responsible for ensuring optimal health coverage for employees and reasonable premiums for the Employer?
Who constitutes the insurance committee responsible for ensuring optimal health coverage for employees and reasonable premiums for the Employer?
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What is the H.I.S. (Health Insurance Subsidy) payment provided to each employee retiring from the District with a minimum of twenty years' service with the FRS?
What is the H.I.S. (Health Insurance Subsidy) payment provided to each employee retiring from the District with a minimum of twenty years' service with the FRS?
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Who determines whether the Employer will provide Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance for each employee?
Who determines whether the Employer will provide Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance for each employee?
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What is the maximum amount of time that an employee's dependent child will continue to be covered after age nineteen (19)?
What is the maximum amount of time that an employee's dependent child will continue to be covered after age nineteen (19)?
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