29 Questions
What is the minimum consecutive years of full-time employment required to be eligible for a leave of absence without pay?
3 years
What is the maximum duration for a leave of absence without pay?
12 months
How far in advance should an employee apply for a leave of absence without pay?
3 months prior
When must employees on a leave of less than four months duration notify the Library Director of their interest in returning?
45 days prior to return
When will an employee be permitted two hours of paid leave for voting in a state or national election?
If the employee's working hours begin less than two hours after the opening of the polls AND end less than two hours before the closing of the polls
When should an employee notify their supervisor if they need to take time off to vote?
No later than the day before the election
When is an employee eligible for education leave with pay?
After one year of employment at the Library
According to the information provided, which type of leave is unpaid and lasts for one year after childbirth, adoption, or foster care placement?
Maternity/paternity leave
Who is eligible for maternity/paternity leave benefits?
Only full-time employees
According to federal and Illinois law, what is mandated for nursing mothers for one year after childbirth?
Paid break time
How much sick leave do full-time staff earn per month?
One day
What can reasonable accommodations for victims of domestic, sexual, or gender violence include?
Adjustments to job structure
According to the information provided, who is ineligible for maternity/paternity leave?
Temporary employees
What type of leave is regulated by IMRF for employees?
$Disability leave$
According to the given information, who can use medical leave benefits?
Both parents
Who is entitled to reasonable accommodations according to the information provided?
Both applicants and employees
How much unpaid sick time do part-time staff receive per year?
45 hours
When can new employees use vacation leave according to the provided information?
After 90 days of employment
What is the maximum duration of unpaid victims' economic and security leave for eligible employees?
8 weeks
What are the reasons for which employees can take unpaid victims' leave?
Safety planning
How long is the 12-month period for leave measured?
Measured forward from the date leave is taken
Who is considered a family or household member for the purpose of this leave policy?
Spouse, parent, children, other related persons, and persons residing in the same household
Are both full-time and part-time employees eligible for unpaid victims' leave?
Both full and part-time employees
Can employees substitute accrued paid time off for unpaid victims' leave?
Yes, but total allotment will not change
What type of documentation may be required for certification of leave?
Documentation from a victim services organization, attorney, clergy, medical professional, police record, or other corroborating evidence
Is confidentiality of documentation related to the employee's need for the leave ensured?
Yes, it is ensured
Why might an employee have to pay their portion of premiums during unpaid leave?
Because they are on unpaid leave
What are returning employees entitled to in terms of their position?
An equivalent position with equal pay, benefits, and terms and conditions
What is required for employees returning from medical leave?
Return to work medical certification from any qualified professional
Study Notes
- Eligible employees can use unpaid victims' economic and security leave for up to 8 weeks due to domestic, sexual, or gender violence or its effects.
- Reasons for leave include seeking medical attention, obtaining services from victim organizations, counseling, safety planning, legal assistance, or ensuring economic security.
- The 12-month period for leave is a rolling period measured forward from the date leave is taken.
- Family or household member includes spouse, parent, children, other related persons, and persons residing in the same household.
- Both full and part-time employees are eligible, and leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule.
- Employees may substitute accrued paid time off for unpaid victims' leave, but total allotment will not change.
- Employees must provide notice for foreseeable leave, while unexpected situations require as much notice as practicable.
- Certification for leave may include a sworn statement from the employee and documentation from a victim services organization, attorney, clergy, medical professional, police record, or other corroborating evidence.
- Confidentiality of documentation related to the employee's need for the leave is ensured.
- Health benefits are maintained during the leave, and employees must pay their portion of premiums if using unpaid leave.
- Employees returning from leave are entitled to their same position or an equivalent one with equal pay, benefits, and terms and conditions.
- Return to work medical certification is required for employees returning from medical leave, and failure to provide it may prevent them from resuming work.
This quiz assesses knowledge of the Library's support for the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) and its commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for eligible individuals. It covers the types of accommodations that may be offered and the considerations involved.
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