34 Questions
Under what circumstances can an employee be demoted?
All of the above
What happens to an employee's pay if they are demoted to a lower pay grade?
It will decrease
How long is the probationary period for a demoted employee?
90 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?
60%
Is Short-Term Disability Benefits considered a leave of absence entitlement?
No
Can an employee receive more than 100% of their gross salary during periods of illness or disability under the Short-Term Disability Benefits plan?
No
When must an employee notify their supervisor if they are unable to work?
As soon as possible prior to the scheduled reporting time
What is the maximum number of days or regular hours that an employee can accrue for annual leave?
45 days or 360 regular hours
What is considered a sufficient cause for disciplinary action according to the text?
Being absent or late
When are employees eligible to use accrued annual leave?
After completion of six consecutive months of employment
Under what circumstances can an employee use sick time?
For non-work related minor injuries and illnesses of a short duration
How much sick time do full-time employees accrue per annum?
12 days
What happens to an employee's accumulated sick time if they do not separate from the City in good standing?
It is forfeited
What is the maximum amount of paid sick time that an employee can accrue?
There is no maximum amount
How many compensated personal leave days may non-exempt, non-probationary, part-time employees receive per calendar year?
Two
Are personal days compensated upon separation from City employment?
No
What is the maximum number of hours of personal leave per year that can be provided through compensated personal days?
10 hours
What happens if an employee is suspected of abusing sick time privileges?
The Department Head will request verification from the employee's physician
Under what circumstances can an employee take more than 20 days of annual leave in a six-month period?
With the permission of the Department Head and City Manager
When do part-time employees accrue annual leave?
On a pro-rata basis
What is the minimum amount of vacation leave that all employees are required to take annually?
Two (2) weeks
Under what circumstances can employees sell back a portion of their remaining accrued annual leave balance?
After utilizing at least eighty (80) hours of accrued annual leave in the preceding twelve (12) month period
What is the purpose of the probationary period for employees in the City of Port St. Lucie?
To allow the City to evaluate the employee's performance and reject those who do not meet work standards
What is the minimum length of the probationary period for newly hired employees in the City of Port St. Lucie?
270 days
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?
It remains the same as the evaluation date
Who can initiate a position audit in the City of Port St. Lucie?
The City Manager, Department Head, or incumbent of the position being audited
During the probationary period, how often are newly hired employees evaluated in writing?
Every 30, 60, 90, 180, and 270 days
When can transferred employees expect to be evaluated in writing by the new Department Head or supervisor?
Before the completion of approximately 90 days of service with the new department
What happens to newly hired employees who receive an unsatisfactory evaluation during their probationary period?
They may be terminated, returned to their previous position, or transferred back to their original department
When do probationary employees attain classified regular status?
After successfully completing the probationary period
What is the standard workweek for full-time employees?
Forty (40) hours
How long can an employee take reasonable break time to express breast milk for her nursing child?
Up to one (1) year after the child's birth
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?
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.
Can an employee request to flex their schedule to accommodate personal needs without reaching mutual agreement with their immediate supervisor?
No, an employee cannot request to flex their schedule to accommodate personal needs without reaching mutual agreement with their immediate supervisor.
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