Mastering Paycheck Protection

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Exempt employees are required to take a minimum of how many weeks of annual leave per anniversary year, unless different arrangements are made with their supervisor or the City Manager?

4 weeks

3 weeks

2 weeks (correct)

1 week

How many paid personal leave days do exempt employees receive upon their first date of employment?

2

1

3 (correct)

4

Can exempt employees accrue paid personal leave days from year-to-year?

Yes

No (correct)

How many hours of compensatory time are exempt employees credited upon each anniversary date?

40 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about leaves of absence?

Salary increases are not granted to employees on personal leaves of absence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Position Classification Plan?

To group positions into grades based on duties and responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee does not return to work after an approved leave of absence?

The employee's absence will be considered job abandonment. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the discretion to establish new or additional positions in the City?

The City Council Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum percentage above the minimum salary that appointments can be made with the approval of the Human Resources Director?

15% Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for earning merit increases according to the text?

Satisfactory job performance Signup and view all the answers

What are the reasons for salary increases according to the text?

Amendments to the pay plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Classification Pay Plan?

To provide a complete inventory of all positions in the City service Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining the Classification Pay Plan?

The Human Resources Director or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for grouping positions into classes in the Classification Pay Plan?

Equal difficulty and responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Job Description in the Classification Pay Plan?

To contain the nature of work and relative responsibilities of the class Signup and view all the answers

What is the overtime pay rate for non-exempt employees for all hours worked over 40 in a seven day consecutive period?

One and one-half times regular rate Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a department head or designee prescribe reasonable periods of overtime?

When an employee is not available to cover an established duty site Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pay for non-exempt employees on a call back list required to return to work after the end of their shift for the first call-back only?

Two hours Signup and view all the answers

Do exempt employees receive payment for overtime hours?

No Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting position audits?

The Human Resources Director or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Job Assessment Tool (JAT)?

To gain information about a position's duties and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may an employee remain in their original position after a reclassification?

If the reclassified position is in the same line and character of work Signup and view all the answers

When may an incumbent be required to undergo a prescribed test during a reclassification?

If the position is being reclassified to a higher level class Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a manager or employee asks you to falsify time records?

Report it immediately to the Human Resources Department Signup and view all the answers

When can you work extra or overtime hours?

Only if you are authorized to do so and the time is recorded on your time record Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you have concerns about deductions from your pay?

Contact the Human Resources Department immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy on retaliation against individuals who report policy violations?

Retaliation is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

Which employees are eligible for a shift differential?

Non-exempt employees Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can non-exempt employees request compensatory time in lieu of overtime?

With the approval of their Department Head Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether an employee is exempt from both minimum wage and overtime pay under the FLSA?

Both their salary level and job duties Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of compensatory time that exempt employees can accrue per year?

40 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an employee who is overpaid by the City and fails to pay back the overpayment upon departure from City employment?

The employee will have a period of time to pay back the overpayment, but all amounts due and owing become immediately payable upon departure from City employment Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an exempt salaried employee's salary be reduced in a workweek in which work was performed?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a violation of the City's policy regarding time records?

Both of the above Signup and view all the answers

What types of deductions can reduce an exempt salaried employee's salary?

Your portion of health insurance premiums Signup and view all the answers