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What happens to an employee's seniority upon reemployment after military leave?
What happens to an employee's seniority upon reemployment after military leave?
For how long cannot an employee be discharged after reemployment if their military service was over 30 days?
For how long cannot an employee be discharged after reemployment if their military service was over 30 days?
What type of documentation must an employee provide upon reapplication for employment?
What type of documentation must an employee provide upon reapplication for employment?
How does military service affect eligibility for FMLA leave once an employee returns to work?
How does military service affect eligibility for FMLA leave once an employee returns to work?
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What condition applies if an employee’s military service duration was more than 180 days?
What condition applies if an employee’s military service duration was more than 180 days?
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What is the primary commitment of the Spring Fire Department regarding employees on military leave?
What is the primary commitment of the Spring Fire Department regarding employees on military leave?
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Under the Spring Fire Department's policy, what grounds would not be acceptable for denying employment?
Under the Spring Fire Department's policy, what grounds would not be acceptable for denying employment?
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Which of the following situations qualifies for military leave benefits as per the policy?
Which of the following situations qualifies for military leave benefits as per the policy?
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How long are the military leave benefits generally limited according to the policy?
How long are the military leave benefits generally limited according to the policy?
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What actions are employees protected from under the Spring Fire Department's military leave policy?
What actions are employees protected from under the Spring Fire Department's military leave policy?
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What preference is given for notifying Spring Fire Department about the need for military leave?
What preference is given for notifying Spring Fire Department about the need for military leave?
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Which of the following is required for requesting a military leave of absence?
Which of the following is required for requesting a military leave of absence?
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What should an employee do if they believe they have faced discrimination concerning military leave?
What should an employee do if they believe they have faced discrimination concerning military leave?
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What is the maximum period for which Spring Fire Department pays employees on temporary or extended leave their base salary?
What is the maximum period for which Spring Fire Department pays employees on temporary or extended leave their base salary?
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After the initial 31-day period of military leave, for how long can an employee continue group health insurance at COBRA rates?
After the initial 31-day period of military leave, for how long can an employee continue group health insurance at COBRA rates?
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What happens to the group life/AD&D insurance provided by Spring Fire Department when an employee becomes active military?
What happens to the group life/AD&D insurance provided by Spring Fire Department when an employee becomes active military?
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Which of the following insurances does NOT continue when an employee goes on military leave?
Which of the following insurances does NOT continue when an employee goes on military leave?
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What must an employee do if they intend to return to work after military leave?
What must an employee do if they intend to return to work after military leave?
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While on military leave of absence status, what do employees NOT accrue?
While on military leave of absence status, what do employees NOT accrue?
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What action must the previous supervisor take if an employee on leave does not return to work?
What action must the previous supervisor take if an employee on leave does not return to work?
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Which type of insurance terminates the earliest upon an employee's activation for military service?
Which type of insurance terminates the earliest upon an employee's activation for military service?
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What must dependents submit to exercise the conversion option after coverage termination?
What must dependents submit to exercise the conversion option after coverage termination?
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For an employee with less than 91 days of military service, what applies to their reemployment?
For an employee with less than 91 days of military service, what applies to their reemployment?
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What happens if an employee with more than 90 days but less than 5 years of military service is found not qualified for their previous position?
What happens if an employee with more than 90 days but less than 5 years of military service is found not qualified for their previous position?
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What is a requirement for an employee with a service-connected disability if they are not qualified for their prior position?
What is a requirement for an employee with a service-connected disability if they are not qualified for their prior position?
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If an employee has a service-connected disability, what effort must the employer make before denying reemployment?
If an employee has a service-connected disability, what effort must the employer make before denying reemployment?
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What is the condition for an employee's prompt application for reemployment?
What is the condition for an employee's prompt application for reemployment?
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What is required from the employee within 31 days of coverage termination?
What is required from the employee within 31 days of coverage termination?
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If an employee has served over 90 days but is not qualified, what position should they be placed in?
If an employee has served over 90 days but is not qualified, what position should they be placed in?
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What is the maximum number of days an employee has to submit an application for reemployment if their military service was 31 days or more but less than 181 days?
What is the maximum number of days an employee has to submit an application for reemployment if their military service was 31 days or more but less than 181 days?
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In which situation is an employee entitled to reemployment regardless of the time taken for military service?
In which situation is an employee entitled to reemployment regardless of the time taken for military service?
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What is the earliest an employee can report for reemployment after serving less than 31 days?
What is the earliest an employee can report for reemployment after serving less than 31 days?
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Which of the following conditions would NOT prevent an employee from being entitled to reinstatement?
Which of the following conditions would NOT prevent an employee from being entitled to reinstatement?
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If an employee finishes military service and suffers an injury related to that service, what is their time frame for applying for reemployment?
If an employee finishes military service and suffers an injury related to that service, what is their time frame for applying for reemployment?
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Under which condition could reemployment become impossible?
Under which condition could reemployment become impossible?
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What determines the timeframe an employee has to apply for reemployment after military service exceeding 180 days?
What determines the timeframe an employee has to apply for reemployment after military service exceeding 180 days?
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Which of the following statements about an employee returning from military service is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about an employee returning from military service is incorrect?
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Study Notes
Military Leave Purpose
- Spring Fire Department protects the job rights of employees due to military leave.
- The department is prohibited from discriminating against military members and provides benefits, including pay, insurance, and seniority.
Scope
- Employees taking part in a variety of military duties are eligible for benefits under this policy.
- These duties include leave of absence taken by members of the uniformed services, Reservists, National Guard members, periods of active military service, funeral honors duty, as well as time spent being examined to determine fitness for such service.
- Benefits are generally limited to a maximum of five years of leave of absence.
Procedure/Policy
- Written notice of leave is preferred but not required under law.
- A Request for Leave of Absence Form should be obtained from Human Resources but is not required.
- The employee will receive their base salary for up to 31 days.
- Employees can use accrued paid vacation or personal leave during their absence.
Benefits
- Employees on extended military leave can continue group health insurance coverage for up to 31 days.
- Employees and covered dependents can continue coverage for up to 24 months at COBRA rates.
- Group life/AD&D and group long-term disability insurance terminates on the day the employee becomes active military.
- Vacation, personal, and sick leave do not accrue while on military leave.
- Voluntary supplemental life/AD&D insurance terminates on the day the employee becomes active military.
Reemployment
- Employees are reemployed in accordance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
- For military service under 91 days, employees are reemployed in the position they would have attained had they not been absent or in their previous position.
- For military service over 90 days and under 5 years, employees are reemployed in the position they would have attained or a similarly qualified position.
- For employees with service-connected disabilities, reasonable accommodation efforts are made to reemploy in a similar position.
Application for Reemployment
- Employees must submit an application for reemployment within specific timelines depending on their service length: less than 31 days, 31 days to 181 days, over 180 days, or hospitalization for service-connected injury.
Exceptions to Reemployment
- Reemployment is not guaranteed if the employee:
- Failed to apply for reemployment in a timely manner.
- Spring Fire Department’s circumstances have changed, making reemployment impossible or unreasonable.
- Reemployment would pose an undue hardship on Spring Fire Department.
- The employee's previous employment was brief and non-recurrent.
- The employee did not receive an honorable discharge from military service.
General Benefits Upon Reemployment
- Employees receive seniority and benefits based on their previous status and any additional seniority and benefits they would have attained had they remained continuously employed.
- Time spent on active military duty counts towards FMLA leave eligibility.
- Employees with more than 30 days of service cannot be discharged except for cause for 180 days or one year after reemployment, depending on service length.
Documentation
- Upon reapplication, the employee must provide Spring Fire Department with military discharge documentation to establish application timeliness, service duration, and honorable discharge.
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Explore the military leave policy of the Spring Fire Department, which ensures the protection of job rights for employees who serve in the military. This quiz covers eligibility, benefits, and procedures for employees taking military leave, including pay and insurance specifics.