54 Questions
According to Article 9, how many representatives per shift are allowed to utilize the IUPA union leave time pool for any one district or specialty unit?
One
Who is responsible for overseeing the utilization and calculation of union time pool hours?
Bureau of Human Resources Director
How many hours per calendar year are available in the IUPA union leave time pool bank?
1,040
Which bargaining unit members are eligible to utilize union leave time pool hours?
Bargaining unit members on pool time
Who will be notified of critical incidents received by command staff?
The IUPA President
Who is responsible for making a reasonable effort to ensure that IUPA is not denied notice of critical incidents?
The Sheriff or his designee
Who shall be indemnified and held harmless against any suits, claims, demands, and liabilities arising from actions taken to comply with Article 11?
The Sheriff
How long is the meal break for bargaining unit members on a ten (10) hour shift?
Forty (40) minutes
When does the meal break time for bargaining unit employees commence?
When they advise '10-40' prior to entering the location of the meal break
How many hours of work per regularly scheduled work period do 7K bargaining unit members receive pay for?
80 hours
How is overtime pay calculated for authorized and approved work performed by bargaining unit members in excess of forty (40) hours in any one workweek?
At one and one-half times the regular rate of pay
How many hours of annual/holiday leave time accruals will each IUPA member donate to the IUPA union leave time pool bank starting from the first full pay period after October 1, 2023?
Three (3) hours
How many designated representatives are allowed to request union leave for union business during assigned work hours per shift?
No more than one (1)
How is a bargaining unit member's seniority determined when reverting to a lower classification?
By the date of their original permanent appointment to the lower classification
How many designated representatives from any one (1) District and/or specialty unit are allowed to attend official negotiation sessions on union time pool leave?
No more than one (1)
Who will be laid off first in the event of layoffs?
Probationary bargaining unit members
When should Employee Leave Request forms for union time pool leave be submitted?
At least 72 hours prior to the requested time
How are bargaining unit members recalled from layoff?
Based on their seniority in the classification from which they were laid off
How long can a laid off bargaining unit member retain recall rights?
Twelve (12) months from the date of layoff
What is the maximum number of hours that accrued unused compensatory time off may not exceed?
100 hours
What rate will bargaining unit members be paid for overtime once the compensatory time maximum accrual has been reached?
One and one-half times their straight time rate of pay
Which hours are computed as hours worked for the purposes of computing overtime?
All hours in a paid status except sick leave and bereavement leave or FMLA leave
How are bargaining unit members laid off in the event of personnel reduction?
Based on their seniority in their classification
How is compensatory time earned?
Compensatory time is earned at one and one-half times the regular hours worked.
When can the choice between compensatory time off and overtime pay be made?
The choice can only be made if the bargaining unit member is notified in advance.
What is the maximum limit for accrued unused compensatory time off?
The maximum limit is 100 hours.
When will bargaining unit members be paid for all accrued, unused compensatory time?
Bargaining unit members will be paid for all accrued, unused compensatory time upon separation from the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
According to Article 9, how many hours are in the IUPA union leave time pool bank per calendar year?
One thousand forty (1,040) hours
Who is responsible for overseeing the utilization and calculation of union time pool hours?
The Bureau of Human Resources Director
How many designated representatives are allowed to utilize the IUPA union leave time pool for any one district or specialty unit per shift, unless approved by Command?
One (1) representative
According to Article 10, who will be notified of critical incidents received by command staff?
Broward County's CAD Alerts
According to Article 11, who is responsible for making deductions from the bargaining unit member's paycheck?
IUPA
According to Article 12, what is the work period for 7K bargaining unit members?
Two weeks
According to Article 10, when is an actual physical response necessary for the IUPA?
Only when requested by the Sheriff
Which form must IUPA representatives fill out and submit in order to request union leave for union business during their assigned work hours?
Employee Leave Request form
Starting from which date will IUPA members donate two (2) hours of annual/holiday leave time accruals to the IUPA union leave time pool bank?
October 1, 2021
How many additional hours of annual/holiday leave time accruals can IUPA bargaining unit members voluntarily donate to the IUPA union leave time pool bank?
Up to eight (8) hours
When should Employee Leave Request forms for union time pool leave be submitted?
A minimum of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the time the employee is requesting to use the time pool bank
Which of the following is true about compensatory time off for bargaining unit members?
Compensatory time off is earned at double the rate of overtime hours worked.
When will bargaining unit members be paid for all approved accrued, unused compensatory time?
Upon promotion to an exempt job classification
What is the maximum limit for accrued unused compensatory time off?
100 hours
When will bargaining unit members be paid overtime once the compensatory time maximum accrual has been reached?
After working 80 hours in a work period for 7K members
Which bargaining unit members will be laid off first in the event of personnel reduction?
Probationary bargaining unit members
How is a bargaining unit member's seniority determined when reverting to a lower classification?
By the date of their original permanent appointment to that classification
Who must have an opportunity to return to work before any new bargaining unit member can be hired in a classification?
Non-probationary bargaining unit members on layoff status
For how long can a laid off bargaining unit member retain recall rights?
Twelve (12) months from the date of layoff
Which one of the following is true about meal breaks for bargaining unit members on a twelve (12) hour shift?
They are entitled to a forty-five (45) minute meal break.
Which one of the following is true about meal breaks for bargaining unit members on a ten (10) hour shift?
They are entitled to a forty (40) minute meal break.
Which one of the following is true about meal breaks for bargaining unit members on an eight (8) hour shift?
They are entitled to a thirty (30) minute meal break.
Which one of the following is true about the compensation for meal breaks?
Meal breaks are considered compensable time and bargaining unit members are not paid for them.
Which one of these is true about compensatory time?
Compensatory time is paid at one and one-half times the overtime hours worked.
Which one of these is true about overtime pay for bargaining unit members?
Overtime pay is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate of pay.
Which one of these is true about the distribution of overtime among bargaining unit members?
Overtime is distributed based on the character of the work.
Which one of these is true about layoff of bargaining unit members?
Layoff is determined based on seniority.
Quiz: Understanding Overtime and Compensatory Time in Labor Agreements Test your knowledge on the regulations surrounding overtime and compensatory time in labor agreements. Learn about how overtime hours are calculated, the restrictions on combining hours worked, and the choice between compensatory time off or overtime pay. This quiz will help you understand the intricacies of labor agreements regarding overtime.
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