Reasonable Accommodations Under VESSA

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What is the minimum consecutive years of full-time employment required to be eligible for a leave of absence without pay?

2 years

3 years (correct)

4 years

1 year

What is the maximum duration for a leave of absence without pay?

15 months

9 months

12 months (correct)

6 months

How far in advance should an employee apply for a leave of absence without pay?

1 month prior

2 months prior

3 months prior (correct)

4 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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When should an employee notify their supervisor if they need to take time off to vote?

No later than the day before the election Signup and view all the answers

When is an employee eligible for education leave with pay?

After one year of employment at the Library Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible for maternity/paternity leave benefits?

Only full-time employees Signup and view all the answers

According to federal and Illinois law, what is mandated for nursing mothers for one year after childbirth?

Paid break time Signup and view all the answers

How much sick leave do full-time staff earn per month?

One day Signup and view all the answers

What can reasonable accommodations for victims of domestic, sexual, or gender violence include?

Adjustments to job structure Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, who is ineligible for maternity/paternity leave?

Temporary employees Signup and view all the answers

What type of leave is regulated by IMRF for employees?

$Disability leave$ Signup and view all the answers

According to the given information, who can use medical leave benefits?

Both parents Signup and view all the answers

Who is entitled to reasonable accommodations according to the information provided?

Both applicants and employees Signup and view all the answers

How much unpaid sick time do part-time staff receive per year?

45 hours Signup and view all the answers

When can new employees use vacation leave according to the provided information?

After 90 days of employment Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of unpaid victims' economic and security leave for eligible employees?

8 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What are the reasons for which employees can take unpaid victims' leave?

Safety planning Signup and view all the answers

How long is the 12-month period for leave measured?

Measured forward from the date leave is taken Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Are both full-time and part-time employees eligible for unpaid victims' leave?

Both full and part-time employees Signup and view all the answers

Can employees substitute accrued paid time off for unpaid victims' leave?

Yes, but total allotment will not change Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Is confidentiality of documentation related to the employee's need for the leave ensured?

Yes, it is ensured Signup and view all the answers

Why might an employee have to pay their portion of premiums during unpaid leave?

Because they are on unpaid leave Signup and view all the answers

What are returning employees entitled to in terms of their position?

An equivalent position with equal pay, benefits, and terms and conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is required for employees returning from medical leave?

Return to work medical certification from any qualified professional Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.