25 Questions
According to the text, who can issue an Operations Order or Directive to the Commanding Officer?
The Commissioner, the Chief of Department, or the Chiefs designee
What is the consequence for unauthorized late arrival or unauthorized early departure?
A salary deduction shall be made
Under what circumstances is late arrival excusable?
All of the above
Who is responsible for making a central determination to excuse lateness on a city-wide basis?
The Director of City Personnel
What is the directive regarding inmates charged with or sentenced for narcotics offenses?
They shall not be assigned to work details in a clinic or infirmary
What is the consequence for unexcused lateness when no compensatory time balances exist?
Annual leave balances will be deducted
According to the text, when are inmates subjected to a clothing and body search for contraband?
Upon first admission to a departmental facility
What is the required action if an inmate refuses to comply with the clothing and body search for contraband?
Notify a Captain or other superior officer immediately
When should the records of inmates be processed and disposed of?
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 4.10.040
How many sets of fingerprint impressions are taken from new admission inmates to sentence facilities?
Three sets
What action should be taken with the second set of fingerprint impressions taken from new admission inmates to sentence facilities?
Taken on the prescribed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) form
When should the FBI and DCJS forms of the new admission inmates' fingerprint impressions be forwarded to the respective authorities?
Within twenty-four (24) hours following the reception of the inmate at that facility
Which departmental records should be prepared for each new detention case committed to the custody of the Department?
Inmate Detention Record (Form 239), Accompanying Card (Form 236), Visiting Card-Detention Facility (Form 146), and more
What must be submitted in duplicate at least 45 days before the planned return date from child care leave?
Notice of intent
When are Career and Salary plan employees granted time off with pay if a holiday falls on a Sunday?
The succeeding Monday
What are members of the Department required to do when visiting any facility/command?
Report to the Commanding Officer or designee, sign in, and note the time of arrival and departure
What is required when a member of the Department wants to apply for an interview with the Commissioner or the Chief of Department?
Writing, either directly or through official channels
What is outlined for the acceptance of resignations from employees with pending disciplinary charges?
Detailed procedures, including notification, effective date, and forwarding of documents to concerned components of the Department
What may be preferred against employees who fail to pay their financial obligations?
Disciplinary charges
What type of leave is granted to physically disabled employees not covered by Worker's Compensation?
Leave of absence with pay, not exceeding three months
For what reasons can leaves of absence without pay be granted to permanent employees?
For certain family and medical reasons
Under what circumstances can child care leave for members of the uniformed force be granted?
For the care of a child under the age of four
What is required for absences for attendance at state or national conventions of veteran's organizations and volunteer firemen's organizations?
Prior notice and authorization
How are maternity leave and child care leave for civilian employees governed?
By the collective bargaining agreement
What type of leave is granted to physically disabled employees not covered by Worker's Compensation, and not exceeding three months?
Leave of absence with pay
Study Notes
Leaves of Absence Policy for NYC Department Employees
- Employees are authorized leaves of absence with pay for specific reasons such as death in the immediate family, jury duty, court appearances, Department of Health quarantine, civil service examinations, and more.
- Absences for jury duty and court appearances require the employee to provide evidence to their Commanding Officer and follow specific guidelines.
- In cases of serious illness in the immediate family or exceptional circumstances, the Commanding Officer may grant leave chargeable against the employee's personal leave day, compensatory time, or annual leave balance.
- Leaves of absence with pay, not exceeding three months, are granted to physically disabled employees not covered by Worker's Compensation, upon receipt of a waiver of damages against the city.
- Maternity leave and child care leave for civilian employees are governed by the collective bargaining agreement, while family and medical leave for eligible employees is covered under the Family Medical Leave Act.
- Leaves of absence without pay not to exceed one year for other reasons may be granted to permanent employees by the Commissioner, with a possible extension up to two years by the Mayor.
- Child care leave for members of the uniformed force is available for the care of a child under the age of four, with a maximum duration of forty-eight months for one occasion and thirty-six months thereafter.
- Employees must exhaust all their annual leave and compensatory time upon taking child care leave, and leave balances may extend the total child care leave beyond the forty-eight month limit.
- Employees are required to provide evidence for absences and obtain prior notice and authorization from the respective Commanding Officer or the Assistant Commissioner of Labor Relations for specific types of leave.
- Absences for attendance at state or national conventions of veteran's organizations and volunteer firemen's organizations, and for employee representatives participating in recognized employee labor organizations' activities, require prior notice and authorization.
- Leaves of absence without pay are also granted for certain family and medical reasons, and for other reasons as per the Commissioner's discretion.
- The Department provides required forms for the execution of agreements related to leaves of absence with pay for physically disabled employees not covered by Worker's Compensation, and also requires periodic medical examinations of the disabled employee.
Test your knowledge of the Leaves of Absence Policy for NYC Department Employees with this quiz. Learn about the specific reasons for authorized leaves, guidelines for absences, provisions for different types of leaves, and the necessary documentation and authorization processes.
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