Labor Agreement Terms
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What is the purpose of the regular day off schedule in this Agreement?

  • To ensure employees receive overtime pay
  • To provide a consistent schedule for employees (correct)
  • To allow for changes in the work schedule
  • To determine the employee's base annual salary

    • What is the rate of overtime pay for hours worked in excess of eight hours a day?

  • One and three-quarters times the regular hourly rate
  • Double the regular hourly rate
  • Two times the regular hourly rate
  • One and one-half times the regular hourly rate (correct)

    • How is the regular hourly rate determined for the purpose of overtime pay?

  • By adding 10% to the employee's base annual salary
  • By dividing the employee's base annual salary by 2080 (correct)
  • By multiplying the employee's base annual salary by 2080
  • By subtracting 10% from the employee's base annual salary

    • What is an exception to the overtime pay rate?

    <p>Voluntary changes in the regular day off schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a regular day off ('RDO') treated for overtime pay purposes?

    <p>It is considered a break in the number of consecutive days worked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an officer is scheduled to work and works on their day off?

    <p>They receive pay at the call back rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is covered in a scheduling side letter?

    <p>Overtime pay for consecutive work days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the overtime rate in Article VIII, Section 8.2?

    <p>To provide overtime pay for Christmas and New Years holidays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hours of vacation leave does an employee accrue after 10 years of continuous service?

    <p>136 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum percentage of scheduled days of work an employee must have worked in the past 12 months to be eligible for vacation leave accrual?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is vacation pay computed for an employee?

    <p>At the regular straight time hourly rate of the employee's classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period of the year can an employee take a vacation?

    <p>During the vacation season, from January 1st to December 31st</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration for granting vacations during a particular period?

    <p>Ensuring the efficient operation of the City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of limiting vacations during a particular period?

    <p>To avoid interference with the normal conduct of the City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the final right to schedule vacations?

    <p>The City, to ensure efficient operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are vacations distributed when more are requested than can be granted?

    <p>Based on employee seniority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main conditions an employee must meet to be eligible for holiday pay?

    <p>Work the scheduled work day before and the day immediately following the holiday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may an excused absence be granted?

    <p>Upon proper evidence submitted and when circumstances warrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are employees scheduled to work on a specific holiday?

    <p>Based on normal day off rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the payment rate for hours worked on a scheduled holiday?

    <p>Regular pay plus time and one-half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hours of personal leave do employees accrue after 5-9 years of service?

    <p>8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum personal leave balance an employee can accumulate?

    <p>40 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an employee's personal leave accrual when they reach the maximum balance?

    <p>They cease to earn additional personal leave hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Section 8.4 of the policy?

    <p>To describe the scheduling of holidays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an employee on the midnight shift who attends a training course of two days or more and has less than eight hours between the end of the instruction day and the start of the midnight shift?

    <p>They are paid time and a half for any hours less than eight hours between assignments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Labor Management Conference?

    <p>To promote efficient management and harmonious employee relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints the City representatives to the Labor Management Conference?

    <p>The Police Chief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days' notice must be given to request a Labor Management Conference?

    <p>Seven days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy?

    <p>To provide guidance on substance abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Union representatives attend the Labor Management Conference?

    <p>Four.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the format of the request for a Labor Management Conference?

    <p>A written request with a specific agenda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often may the Labor Management Conference be held?

    <p>Quarterly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hours of sick leave can a permanent full-time employee accumulate?

    <p>720 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an employee's sick leave accrual when they are absent on a legal holiday?

    <p>It continues to accumulate at the prescribed rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approves an employee's request for sick leave?

    <p>The employee's department head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must an employee inform their on-duty shift commander of their sick leave?

    <p>One hour prior to their scheduled duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for absences of three or more regular work days?

    <p>A certificate from the employee's physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an employee use sick leave for an illness in their immediate family?

    <p>Yes, for illness or death in their immediate family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days of sick leave can an employee accumulate per month?

    <p>One day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee fails to notify their on-duty shift commander of their sick leave?

    <p>Their sick leave may be cause for denial of sick leave and pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

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