32 Questions
What is the primary reason for a demotion at an employee's convenience?
Wanting to change work locations
What determines the pay rate of a demoted employee?
The approved range for the lower classification
What is a requirement for some transfers?
A satisfactory completion of at least a six-month probationary period
What happens to an employee's pay range when they are transferred to another department?
It remains the same
Why may an employee be demoted?
Employee unable to satisfactorily perform at higher level
What is a requirement for employees being transferred to a new position?
Being qualified for the transferred position
What is the purpose of the six-month probationary period?
To ensure the employee is qualified for the position
What happens to an employee's annual increase date when they are transferred to another department?
It remains the same
What is the consequence of canceling BSO Group Health Insurance coverage?
The employee may not re-enroll in the plan at a future date.
What is the purpose of Employee Benefits contacting the employee regarding separation or retirement?
To discuss the situation, verify the information, and offer assistance to the employee.
What happens when an employee elects to receive a monthly stipend?
The employee must notify BSO 30 days prior to terminating their health insurance coverage.
Who assists the command with the completion of the Separation Form with Employee Check-Out List?
The Chaplain and/or EAP.
What is the role of Employee Benefits in the separation or retirement process?
To prepare all necessary information and arrange an appointment with the employee.
What happens when an employee retires under FRS Disability?
They meet with an Employee Benefits representative to coordinate the processing of the Separation Form.
What is the purpose of the meeting arranged by Employee Benefits during the separation or retirement process?
To discuss the employee's benefits and options.
What is the requirement for canceling BSO Group Health Insurance coverage?
The employee must send written notification to BSO 30 days prior to termination.
Who is responsible for coordinating the completion of the Separation Form with Employee Check-Out List (BSO AP#4) in the event of an employee's death?
The employee's home department
Who will be notified of the employee's death, whether it occurred on or off duty?
The BSO Chaplain, Employee Benefits, EAP Manager, and employee's command
What is a requirement for employees to retire under FRS?
They must be eligible for and apply for FRS benefits.
What is the role of the supervisor in the event of an employee's death?
To assign a liaison to the family within 24 hours upon notification of the employee's death
Which of the following is a benefit for employees hired prior to October 1, 2007?
A 2% credit toward the cost of the group health insurance plan.
What is the date of resignation for a deceased employee?
The date of death
What is the maximum percentage of the cost of the group health insurance plan that employees can receive as a credit?
50%
Who will process the employee's benefits in the event of an employee's death?
The Employee Benefits Manager
When must employees submit a Separation Form to retire?
At least two weeks before the retirement's effective date.
What is a requirement for employees to retire under a contract city pension plan?
They must meet the definition and eligibility requirements of the applicable contract city pension plan.
What is the central information center for employees to contact for benefit information?
Employee Benefits
What is the purpose of the Retirement Insurance Benefit?
To provide health insurance benefits to retired employees.
What is the responsibility of the employee's home department in the event of an employee's separation?
To return all BSO equipment and complete the Employee Check-Out List portion of the form (BSO AP#4)
What is the timeline for returning the Check-Out List portion of the form (BSO AP#4) to Human Resources?
Within two weeks
Which of the following employees is eligible to remain in the BSO group health insurance plan?
All employees who retire under FRS or applicable contract city pension plan.
What is the calculation for the credit toward the cost of the group health insurance plan?
2% credit for every full month of service with BSO.
Study Notes
Demotion
- A demotion is an appointment to a position with a lower maximum pay rate than the employee's current job classification.
- Demotions can occur at the employee's convenience (e.g., wanting to change work locations) or management's convenience (e.g., employee unable to perform satisfactorily at a higher level).
- Demoted employees' pay rates will be set within the approved range for the lower classification, taking into consideration the reasons for the demotion.
- Demotions may be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Transfer
- Employees may be transferred to other departments, bureaus, or divisions with the same job classification or appointed to different classifications with the same pay range.
- Pay rates will not change as a result of the transfer, and annual increase dates will remain the same.
- Employees must be qualified for the transferred position.
- Transfers may be subject to a six-month probationary period if the transfer is to a job classification not in the employee's present job classification series.
Employee Benefits
- Employees who continue coverage in the BSO Group Health Insurance may cancel it later and receive a monthly stipend equal to the stipend available at retirement.
- Employees must notify BSO 30 days prior to termination of coverage.
- Employees who elect the monthly stipend cannot re-enroll in the BSO Group Health Insurance.
Permanent Total Disability
- Not mentioned.
Separation and Retirement
- When separation or retirement is the only option, Employee Benefits will contact the employee to discuss the situation and offer assistance.
- Employee Benefits prepares necessary information and arranges an appointment with the employee and family members to discuss options.
- The Chaplain and/or EAP assist with the completion of the Separation Form with Employee Check-Out List (BSO AP#4).
Death of an Employee
- The employee's home department is responsible for coordinating the completion of the Separation Form with Employee Check-Out List (BSO AP#4).
- The Employee Benefits Manager coordinates benefit processing for deceased employees.
- Deceased employees are processed as a resignation with the date of resignation being the date of death.
- Notification of the employee's death is made to the BSO Chaplain, Employee Benefits, EAP Manager, and employee's command.
Retirement
- Employees can retire under FRS only if they are eligible for and have applied for FRS benefits.
- Employees must complete and submit a Separation Form at least two weeks before the retirement's effective date.
- Employees who retire under FRS or applicable contract city pension plan are eligible for BSO-paid health insurance benefits.
Retirement Insurance Benefit
- Employees who retire under FRS or applicable contract city pension plan are allowed to remain in the BSO group health insurance plan if they were in the plan at time of retirement.
- Employees hired prior to October 1, 2007, are grandfathered to continue eligibility for the 2% credit toward the cost of the group health insurance plan for every year of service with BSO, prorated by each full month of service up to a maximum of 50%.
This quiz covers the Sheriff's Policy Manual section on demotion and transfer, including the definition of demotion, types of demotion, and pay rates.
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