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What is Fitness for Duty?
An employee's ability to perform their job duties in a safe and effective manner
What options does the City have if an employee cannot perform their job duties for physical or mental reasons?
Modify their job duties, transfer them to another position, or place them on a leave-of-absence
What are the consequences for employees who are deemed not fit for duty or refuse a fit for duty exam?
They may be terminated and shall be ineligible for rehire
Who should an employee contact for further details concerning notice requirements, appropriate documentation, amount of leave, benefits, and reinstatement rights for military leave?
The Human Resources Department
How many working hours of leave with pay are eligible for Military Reserve and National Guard Training Leave per calendar year?
240 working hours
What is the duration of leave with pay for an employee who is a member of the Florida National Guard during periods in which the employee is ordered to active state service by the Governor of Florida?
30 calendar days
What is the maximum amount of Bereavement Leave that full-time employees can take in any twelve-month period for deaths in their immediate family?
40 hours
Under what circumstances can an employee be placed on unpaid administrative leave?
For an arrest
How many days of leave can an employee take in any 12-month period if they or a family or household member is the victim of domestic violence or sexual violence?
3 days
Can an employee take Bereavement Leave for non-family members?
Yes, up to 20 hours
Under what circumstances can an employee request domestic or sexual violence leave?
If they are experiencing domestic or sexual violence
How much notice should an employee provide when requesting domestic or sexual violence leave?
As far in advance as possible
Can an employee take domestic or sexual violence leave in increments?
Yes, in 15-minute increments
What is required to support a request for domestic or sexual violence leave?
A certification from a medical professional
Which employees are eligible for holiday pay on New Year's Eve?
All City employees
What is the rate of pay for non-exempt employees who work on a City-observed holiday?
Time and one-half
What happens if a City-observed holiday falls on an employee's day off?
The employee receives another day off
How much family/medical leave are employees eligible to take within a rolling twelve-month period?
Twelve (12) weeks
Under what circumstances can an employee use their accrued vacation and sick time?
To act as a witness in a legal action involving the City
When can an employee be granted a personal leave?
After they have completed nine months of continuous service
What is the maximum time granted for personal leave within a rolling six month period?
30 days
What documentation is required for an employee to receive time off with pay for acting as a witness in a legal action?
Documentation of the proceedings, including any notice or subpoena
Which of the following is considered domestic violence under this policy?
Kidnapping
Who can be considered a family or household member under this policy?
Parents of a child in common who have never been married
What is required of an employee on domestic or sexual violence leave?
They must periodically report to the Human Resources Department on their status and intention to return to work
What is the City's policy on retaliation against employees who exercise their rights under this policy?
Retaliation is prohibited
Study Notes
Fitness for Duty
- Fitness for Duty refers to an employee's ability to perform their job duties without posing a risk to themselves or others due to physical or mental reasons.
Leave for Military Service
- Employees should contact the HR Department for details on notice requirements, documentation, leave, benefits, and reinstatement rights for military leave.
- Eligible employees can take up to 120 hours of leave with pay per calendar year for Military Reserve and National Guard Training Leave.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- The email address for submitting the Leave Request Form for FMLA is [insert email address].
- Employees are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of family/medical leave within a rolling 12-month period.
Bereavement Leave
- Full-time employees can take up to 3 days of Bereavement Leave in any 12-month period for deaths in their immediate family.
- Bereavement Leave is not applicable for non-family members.
Unpaid Administrative Leave
- Employees can be placed on unpaid administrative leave under certain circumstances.
Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave
- Employees can take up to 3 days of leave in any 12-month period if they or a family or household member is the victim of domestic violence or sexual violence.
- Employees can request domestic or sexual violence leave under certain circumstances.
- Employees must provide reasonable notice when requesting domestic or sexual violence leave.
- Employees can take domestic or sexual violence leave in increments.
- Documentation is required to support a request for domestic or sexual violence leave.
- Employees on domestic or sexual violence leave are required to keep their employer informed of their status.
Holiday Pay
- Eligible employees receive holiday pay on New Year's Eve.
- Non-exempt employees who work on a City-observed holiday receive 1.5 times their regular rate of pay.
- If a City-observed holiday falls on an employee's day off, they will receive another day off in lieu of the holiday.
Personal Leave
- Employees can use their accrued vacation and sick time under certain circumstances.
- Employees can be granted a personal leave in certain circumstances.
- The maximum time granted for personal leave within a rolling six-month period is 3 days.
Witness Leave
- Employees require documentation to receive time off with pay for acting as a witness in a legal action.
Definitions
- Domestic violence under this policy includes various forms of abuse.
- Family or household members include spouses, children, parents, and other relatives.
Retaliation Policy
- The City prohibits retaliation against employees who exercise their rights under this policy.
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