Sick Time Policy Quiz
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Under what circumstances can an employee be demoted?

  • All of the above (correct)
  • If they have prior rights to the position
  • If they request a demotion
  • If they fail to complete the 90-day probationary period

    • What happens to an employee's pay if they are demoted to a lower pay grade?

  • It will remain the same
  • It will increase
  • It will decrease (correct)
  • It will be based on the employee's performance

    • How long is the probationary period for a demoted employee?

  • 120 days
  • 30 days
  • 90 days (correct)
  • 60 days

    • Under the Short-Term Disability Benefits plan, what percentage of an employee's weekly earnings will they receive if they become disabled due to an illness or non-work related injury?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is Short-Term Disability Benefits considered a leave of absence entitlement?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an employee receive more than 100% of their gross salary during periods of illness or disability under the Short-Term Disability Benefits plan?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must an employee notify their supervisor if they are unable to work?

    <p>As soon as possible prior to the scheduled reporting time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of days or regular hours that an employee can accrue for annual leave?

    <p>45 days or 360 regular hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a sufficient cause for disciplinary action according to the text?

    <p>Being absent or late</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are employees eligible to use accrued annual leave?

    <p>After completion of six consecutive months of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can an employee use sick time?

    <p>For non-work related minor injuries and illnesses of a short duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much sick time do full-time employees accrue per annum?

    <p>12 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an employee's accumulated sick time if they do not separate from the City in good standing?

    <p>It is forfeited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum amount of paid sick time that an employee can accrue?

    <p>There is no maximum amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many compensated personal leave days may non-exempt, non-probationary, part-time employees receive per calendar year?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are personal days compensated upon separation from City employment?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of hours of personal leave per year that can be provided through compensated personal days?

    <p>10 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee is suspected of abusing sick time privileges?

    <p>The Department Head will request verification from the employee's physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can an employee take more than 20 days of annual leave in a six-month period?

    <p>With the permission of the Department Head and City Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do part-time employees accrue annual leave?

    <p>On a pro-rata basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount of vacation leave that all employees are required to take annually?

    <p>Two (2) weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can employees sell back a portion of their remaining accrued annual leave balance?

    <p>After utilizing at least eighty (80) hours of accrued annual leave in the preceding twelve (12) month period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the probationary period for employees in the City of Port St. Lucie?

    <p>To allow the City to evaluate the employee's performance and reject those who do not meet work standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum length of the probationary period for newly hired employees in the City of Port St. Lucie?

    <p>270 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an employee's classification date when they are reclassified to a position within the same pay grade in the City of Port St. Lucie?

    <p>It remains the same as the evaluation date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can initiate a position audit in the City of Port St. Lucie?

    <p>The City Manager, Department Head, or incumbent of the position being audited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the probationary period, how often are newly hired employees evaluated in writing?

    <p>Every 30, 60, 90, 180, and 270 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can transferred employees expect to be evaluated in writing by the new Department Head or supervisor?

    <p>Before the completion of approximately 90 days of service with the new department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to newly hired employees who receive an unsatisfactory evaluation during their probationary period?

    <p>They may be terminated, returned to their previous position, or transferred back to their original department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do probationary employees attain classified regular status?

    <p>After successfully completing the probationary period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard workweek for full-time employees?

    <p>Forty (40) hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can an employee take reasonable break time to express breast milk for her nursing child?

    <p>Up to one (1) year after the child's birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an employee combine their lunch break with any other break or come in late or leave early without prior approval of the Department Head?

    <p>No, an employee cannot combine their lunch break with any other break or come in late or leave early without prior approval of the Department Head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an employee request to flex their schedule to accommodate personal needs without reaching mutual agreement with their immediate supervisor?

    <p>No, an employee cannot request to flex their schedule to accommodate personal needs without reaching mutual agreement with their immediate supervisor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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