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What is the consequence of using vacation before it is earned and credited to the employee for a 4th time?
When must requests for vacation leave be submitted?
What is the maximum number of hours that shift employees can carry over from one year to the next?
How are requests for vacation leave approved for shift employees?
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When must requests for vacation leave on January 1st - January 7th be approved or denied?
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Employees must submit requests for vacation leave in writing to the Fire Chief
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Vacation credits are earned based on years of continuous service with the department
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Vacation leave must be approved by the Fire Chief before it can be used
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Employees can use vacation leave before it is earned and credited to them without approval
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Non-shift employees can carry over up to 96 hours of unused vacation leave from one year to the next
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Employees serving an initial probationary period do not earn vacation leave until after the probationary period.
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Vacation leave earned during any month is credited to the employee on the last day of that month.
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Employees do not earn vacation leave credits during leaves of absence with pay.
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Employees who work less than a full month do not earn vacation leave.
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All requests for leaves of absence of any kind, excluding unexpected illness or emergencies, shall be granted at the convenience of the Department.
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Employees serving their initial probationary period may take vacation leave during the first six (6) months of their employment.
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What is the primary purpose of vacation leave according to the text?
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Employees must submit changes in vacation requests to the Fire Chief at least 68 hours in advance for non-shift employees and 8 hours in advance for shift employees.
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When can employees serving their initial probationary period take vacation leave?
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What is the minimum increment of vacation leave that non-shift employees can use?
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What is the maximum number of Lieutenants who can be off on vacation per shift when District staffing is less than 150 employees?
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When must changes in vacation requests be submitted?
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Do non-shift employees count towards the staffing limits for vacation time when District staffing is less than 150 employees?
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What happens to unused vacation leave when an employee is separated from employment?
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(b) Employees serving an initial probationary period shall earn vacation leave in accordance with this article beginning with the date of employment (see also 15.6 (2) (b) below). (c) Vacation leave earned during any month shall be credited to the employee on the first day of that month, or in the case of separation, on the last day for which the employee is paid. (d) Employees shall continue to earn vacation leave credits during leaves of absence with pay. (e) Employees who work less than a full month shall earn vacation leave on a ______ basis.
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(t) All requests for leaves of absence of any kind, excluding unexpected illness or emergencies, shall be granted at the convenience of the ______.
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(a) Vacation leave should be used primarily to provide employees with ______ and relaxation; however, earned vacation leave credits may be used for any prudent and productive purpose when approved by the Fire Chief.
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(b) Employees serving their initial probationary period may not take vacation leave during the first ______ months of their employment.
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(c) Changes in vacation, other than vacation requests submitted prior to December 1, must be submitted to the Fire Chief. Cancelations must be submitted and approved electronically at least sixty-eight (68) hours for shift employees and eight (8) hours for non-shift employees prior to the beginning of the vacation date. Requests must be submitted and approved electronically at least one (1) ______ for shift employees and one (1) hour for non-shift employees prior to the beginning of the vacation date.
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(f) When District staffing is less than 150 employees: a. No more than four (4) employees per shift will be allowed vacation time on the same calendar day. b. A maximum of two (2) Lieutenants may be off on vacation per shift. c. A maximum of two (2) Engineers may be off on vacation per shift. (g) When District staffing is more than 150 employees: a. No more than five (5) employees per shift will be allowed vacation time on the same calendar day. b. A maximum of three (3) Lieutenants may be off on vacation per shift. c. A maximum of three (3) Engineers may be off on vacation per shift. (h) Non-shift employees do not count towards (l) & (g) staffing as referenced above. (i) Vacation leave may be used in no less than ______ hour increments by non-shift employees and twelve (12) hour increments by shift employees.
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3.) An employee who is separated from employment by resignation, discharge or retirement shall be compensated for unused vacation leave at their regular rate of pay in effect at time of separation, not to exceed the designated accrued hours per year. Employees who enter the DROP or make application for retirement may be ______ out.
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How many hours of vacation leave can employees who enter the DROP or make application for retirement be paid out?
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Who can receive the payment for unused vacation leave in case of death?
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Who has the discretion to approve emergency vacation?
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Employees who retire or are discharged can be compensated for unused vacation leave
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Employees in the DROP program can be paid out 500 hours of vacation leave
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Emergency vacation must be approved by the Fire Chief
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Shift exchanges can only be arranged between employees who have the same job classification or employees that are qualified to move into that job classification on a temporary basis.
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Shift exchanges must be approved by the Fire Chief.
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Employees can work 'down' in a position as a result of a shift exchange.
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Employees serving their initial probationary period may not submit shift exchanges before 6 months of employment.
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Shift exchanges can result in overtime.
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When must requests for shift exchanges be submitted?
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Who can employees arrange hold-over shift exchanges with?
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What is the requirement for employees to arrange a shift exchange?
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What is the restriction for shift exchanges involving a move-up employee?
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Who can employees work for as a result of a shift exchange?
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Which family members are included in the definition of 'immediate family' for the purpose of this article?
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How many hours of sick leave are non-shift employees granted as of January 1st each year?
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How are sick leave credits earned for employees hired after January 1st of each year?
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How many hours of sick leave do employees continue to accrue per month for the months of October through December 2021?
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Study Notes
Vacation Leave Policy for Fire Department Employees
- The Fire Chief is responsible for administering the vacation leave policy and keeping records of leave for each employee.
- Vacation leave records, including accumulation and usage, are maintained in hours.
- Vacation credits are earned according to specified formulas or schedule based on years of continuous service.
- Vacation leave cannot be used or requested before it is earned and credited to the employee.
- Approval from the Fire Chief is required to use vacation leave, and it should not interfere with department operations.
- Progressive disciplinary action will be taken if an employee uses vacation leave before it is earned and credited.
- Vacation leave requests must be submitted electronically to the Fire Chief by December 1st for the following calendar year.
- Employees can only submit the number of hours accrued by December 31st of the current year.
- Approval or denial of vacation leave from January 1st to January 7th must be done by December 31st.
- Vacation leave not submitted by December 1st will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Shift employees' vacation leave requested before December 1st will be approved in 24-hour increments first.
- A maximum of 96 hours for shift employees and 40 hours for non-shift employees can be carried over to the next year, with the rest being forfeited.
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Test your knowledge of leave administration and vacation credits with this quiz! From the responsibilities of the Fire Chief to the accumulation and usage of leave records, this quiz covers all the important details. Brush up on the formulas and schedules for earning vacation credits and see how well you understand the administration of this important article.
