16 Questions
According to the guidelines, which statement is true about Kelly Days?
Kelly Days must be taken in 24-hour increments.
If a firefighter is scheduled for a Kelly Day but is needed to work that day to avoid overtime, what determines who will work their Kelly Day?
It is determined by department seniority.
What is the purpose of Kelly Days, according to the guidelines?
To reduce the work schedule so the city does not have to pay extra straight pay or overtime pay.
If a firefighter is on extended leave (e.g., workers' compensation, sick leave, leave of absence), what happens to their scheduled Kelly Day?
The Kelly Day is charged to them, even if they are on leave.
What is the term used in the guidelines to refer to time off without pay for the purpose of reducing the work schedule to avoid overtime or extra straight pay?
Kelly Hours
According to the guidelines, which of the following statements is true regarding swapping or changing Kelly Days?
Kelly Days can be swapped or changed within the same cycle, with approval from the Battalion Chief.
How often must shift personnel take a Kelly Day, according to the guidelines?
Once every long cycle (240 hours).
Which of the following statements is true about Kelly Days, according to the guidelines?
Kelly Days do not accrue.
What is the maximum number of hours a firefighter can work in a 28-day FLSA work cycle?
212 hours
When a firefighter first takes time off in a cycle, how are the hours deducted?
The first 4 hours are charged as Kelly hours, the rest as appropriate leave
If a firefighter is working outside the city (e.g., jury duty, court), do Kelly hours apply?
No, Kelly hours do not apply in this case
How are Kelly hours used in relation to Kelly days?
Kelly hours are not used in conjunction with Kelly days
If a firefighter uses Kelly hours to balance the 212-hour work cycle, what happens to the time saved in their benefit bank?
The time remains in the benefit bank and can be used subject to city and department policy
According to the guidelines, what happens to holiday hours saved in an employee's benefit bank due to the use of Kelly hours?
They must be used by the end of the year or they will be lost
According to the guidelines, can Kelly hours be used as a reason to extend the city's Holiday cut-off deadline?
No, Kelly hours are not sufficient reason for extending the Holiday cut-off deadline
What policy regarding the number of people scheduled off at a time is mentioned in the guidelines?
No more than 3 people can be scheduled off at a time unless in June or November
Test your knowledge on the Standard Operating Procedures Section: 200.00 and Rules & Regulations Guideline: 213.00 related to Kelly Days. This quiz covers definitions, guidelines, and requirements regarding Kelly Days as per the SOP.
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