27 Questions
How many vacation hours are granted to bargaining unit members who have completed 4 years of work with BSO?
120 hours
Based on the text, which holiday is NOT recognized by the Sheriff during the term of the Agreement?
Valentine's Day
When are employees eligible for the floating holiday?
After 1 year of employment
During a newly hired bargaining unit member's probationary period, they may grieve or challenge any decision involving discipline and/or discharge.
False
After successfully completing the Field Training Deputy (FTD) Program, a bargaining unit member will automatically be granted permanent status.
False
During the initial probationary period, a bargaining unit member may request a voluntary transfer.
False
If a bargaining unit member is promoted to a higher position, they will receive an increase in pay of at least 5%.
True
Which employees are eligible to donate sick leave?
Employees with a minimum of 500 hours of sick leave accruals
How many bonus days can a bargaining unit member earn in a continuous twelve-month period?
4 bonus days
When can bargaining unit members choose to take a bonus day or pay?
After completing thirteen pay periods without taking sick leave
What is the purpose of the probationary period?
All of the above
How many hours of holiday and vacation time can a bargaining unit member accrue in total?
320 hours
What happens to accrued time in excess of the allowed limit of holiday and vacation time?
It is lost if not used within the calendar year
Under the 'GRANDFATHER CLAUSE', what is the maximum number of hours of annual and holiday leave that bargaining unit members can have as of pay date October 7, 1994?
480 hours
What is the maximum payout of annual/holiday leave for bargaining unit members who are within one (1) year of retirement/participating in the DROP?
580 hours
Which bargaining unit members are eligible to receive 25% of their unused accumulated sick leave upon separation from the agency for reasons other than normal retirement or death?
Members with at least 20 years of service
How many hours of unused accumulated sick leave can a bargaining unit member with at least 20 years of service receive upon separation, up to a maximum?
240 hours
Under the IUPA Sick Leave Donation Program, how many hours of donated sick leave can a bargaining unit member receive and utilize per calendar year?
320 hours
What is the maximum number of hours a bargaining unit member can donate to the IUPA Sick Leave Donation Program per calendar year?
8 hours
Which employees are eligible to receive holiday pay at the straight time rate of pay?
Bargaining unit members who are scheduled to work on a designated holiday
What is the rate of pay for bargaining unit members who work on a designated holiday but are not scheduled to work?
One and one-half (1 1/2) times the hourly rate of the bargaining unit member’s straight time rate of pay
Which holidays require bargaining unit members to report to work unless directed otherwise?
Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Fourth of July
What can bargaining unit members do if their regularly scheduled day to work falls on a non-discretionary designated holiday and they are given the day off?
Request to work an alternate assignment
If the charges against a bargaining unit member are not sustained by the Professional Standards Committee (PSC), what will happen?
The member will receive sick leave payout within 30 days
If the charges against a bargaining unit member are sustained by the PSC and the recommendation is for termination, what will happen?
The member will not be considered leaving in good standing
If a bargaining unit member has less than 10 years of service and leaves the agency for any reason other than normal retirement or death, what will happen?
The member will not receive any sick leave compensation
If a bargaining unit member has at least 15 years of service but less than 20 years and leaves the agency for any reason other than normal retirement or death, what will happen?
The member will receive 25% of unused sick leave
Test your knowledge on sick leave policies and regulations with this quiz. Discover if you know the criteria for donating sick leave, the minimum accrual requirements, and the role of the Sick Leave Pool Committee. Additionally, explore the calculations for earning bonus days based on specific guidelines.
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