IX - 1 Article IX Annual Leave

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How is the determination of service period prior to employment by the DC Fire & EMS Department made?

Based on the employee's resume and references

Based on an affidavit provided by the employee at the time of appointment (correct)

Based on the employee's performance during the probationary period

Based on the employee's academic transcripts and certifications

Which of the following statements is true regarding the accrual of annual leave?

Annual leave is accrued based on the employee's total years of professional experience, regardless of the organization

Annual leave is accrued solely based on the employee's service with the DC Fire & EMS Department

Annual leave is accrued based on the employee's combined service in the Military, Federal, and District of Columbia Government (correct)

Annual leave is accrued based on the employee's educational qualifications and certifications

What is the purpose of amending the annual leave charts around January 1st each year?

To reassign leave periods to employees based on their seniority and performance

To adjust the annual leave accrual rates based on changes in the District Personnel Manual

To incorporate any changes in the relevant labor contracts pertaining to annual leave

To update the leave period dates and biweekly pay period dates for the forthcoming year (correct)

Which of the following statements is true regarding the assignment of leave periods?

Leave periods are assigned based on the category of leave accrual and the most recent leave chart Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the contents of Article IX being written based on the District Personnel Manual (DPM) and relevant labor contracts?

To ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations regarding annual leave Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the procedures outlined in Article IX?

To ensure that all employees are properly assigned an adequate amount of leave periods Signup and view all the answers

What form should uniformed firefighters use for all sick leave certification?

F&EMSD Form 44 Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can the BFC or DFC take appropriate disciplinary action if false information is provided to obtain EAL?

When it is proven that a member has intentionally or negligently submitted false information Signup and view all the answers

How should the month be indicated on the SF 71 form?

By indicating both month and year (e.g. 10/95) Signup and view all the answers

When executing the SF 71 form, what is meant by 'Official Action section'?

Section where the company officer indicates leave approval or denial Signup and view all the answers

What disciplinary action can be taken if a member fails to comply with EAL requirements?

Leave restriction Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if payment for denied compensatory time is desired according to the text?

"Compensatory time earned on ________ was denied and payment applied for" in remarks section & submit to Fire Chief within 30 days Signup and view all the answers

How should leave assignments be submitted?

To their respective division head for approval. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key guideline regarding annual leave assignment schedules mentioned in the text?

Ensuring that no two company officers on the same platoon in the same battalion take leave simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a member declines to take a period of assigned leave according to the text?

They may request the same leave period with special consideration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of issuing additional annual leave assignments mentioned in the text?

To address members who have accrued excess annual leave due to various reasons. Signup and view all the answers

What is a rule regarding exchanging leave assignments in the Operations Division?

Exchanges involving a Deputy Fire Chief must be approved by the Battalion Fire Chief. Signup and view all the answers

How is annual leave granted for less than one day according to the text?

In multiples of one hour for all members, based on division-specific workdays. Signup and view all the answers

According to the schedule provided, how many hours of leave will a member of the Operations Division with 4 years of combined service earn per biweekly period?

7 hours Signup and view all the answers

If a member is in a non-pay status for part of a biweekly period, when will they lose the biweekly leave earned?

They will not lose the biweekly leave earned until the number of non-pay status hours equals the number of hours in a biweekly pay period within the same leave year. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of accumulated annual leave that can be carried forward to the next year for members of divisions other than Operations?

240 hours Signup and view all the answers

If a member's accumulated annual leave exceeds the maximum allowable amount at the beginning of a new leave year, what will happen to the excess leave?

The excess leave will be automatically reduced to the permissible hourly equivalent. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a member request the restoration of forfeited annual leave?

When the urgency of public business, illness, or administrative error has forced the member to forfeit annual leave in excess of the maximum leave ceiling. Signup and view all the answers

If a member has had restored annual leave requests approved during more than one leave year, how will the restored leave be used?

The restored leave will be used in the order it was approved, with the earliest restoration used first. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) should consider when deciding whether to grant Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?

Whether the employee's presence is essential to maintain minimum public services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the granting of Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?

EAL can be granted in increments of 1 hour up to the full tour of duty of the member requesting EAL Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a member requesting Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) regarding documentation?

The member must submit a special report during their next tour of duty, including any overtime or special event assignment Signup and view all the answers

What should a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) do when determining whether a request for Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) is legitimate?

Use well-reasoned judgment and common sense when reviewing the request Signup and view all the answers

What should a member requesting Emergency Annual Leave (EAL) include in the special report?

The reason the leave was necessary, measures taken to alleviate the need for EAL, when the member was made aware of the emergency, and the name of the Chief who granted EAL Signup and view all the answers

What should a Battalion Fire Chief (BFC) or Deputy Fire Chief (DFC) do if an employee fails to provide timely notice of the need for Emergency Annual Leave (EAL)?

Exercise discretion to grant or deny EAL based on the circumstances Signup and view all the answers

How many leave periods are assigned to uniformed personnel on a 42-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 4.5 hours?

3 leave periods Signup and view all the answers

For civilian and uniformed personnel assigned to a 40-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 6 hours, how many leave periods are they assigned?

4 leave periods Signup and view all the answers

In general, how many period numbers do annual leave assignments for civilian and uniformed personnel in the Operations Division advance each leave year?

4 period numbers Signup and view all the answers

What should division heads in divisions other than firefighting endeavor to do?

Ensure that employees have an equal opportunity to access every leave period, preventing the same employee from having the same leave period annually. Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition under which an employee may forfeit the opportunity and any rights to further consideration regarding the use of accumulated leave above the maximum threshold?

If the employee fails to submit a written request to use the leave within three pay periods before the end of the leave year. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of leave periods that can be assigned to uniformed personnel on a 42-hour workweek?

5 leave periods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the granting of additional leave periods for employees who have accumulated leave above the maximum threshold?

Additional leave periods will be granted at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief, in accordance with Chapter 12 of the DPM. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the advancement of annual leave assignments for uniformed personnel assigned to a 42-hour workweek?

Their leave assignments advance three (3) period numbers each leave year. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding civilian and uniformed personnel assigned to a 40-hour workweek with a biweekly leave earning category of 8 hours?

They are assigned 5 leave periods. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false regarding the advancement of annual leave assignments?

Annual leave assignments for all personnel advance the same number of period numbers each leave year, regardless of their workweek or division. Signup and view all the answers