1. CBA part 1

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What are the characteristics protected by applicable law that an employee cannot be discriminated against?

Race, religion, creed, color, sex/gender, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity status, national origin, or any characteristic related to their salary

Race, religion, creed, color, sex/gender, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (correct)

Race, religion, creed, color, sex/gender, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity status, national origin, or any characteristic related to their performance at work

Race, religion, creed, color, sex/gender, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity status, national origin, or any characteristic related to their job title

What is the protection provided to employees under Section 447.301, Florida Statutes?

Protection against discrimination by the employer

Protection against bullying by the employer

Protection against harassment by the employer

Protection against retaliation by the employer (correct)

Under what circumstances can an employee cancel their authorization for the deduction of union dues?

Upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Employer and to the Union (correct)

Upon ninety (90) days written notice to the Employer and to the Union

Upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Employer and to the Union

At any time without notice

What is the maximum number of consecutive paydays that an employee can have deductions made for re-compensation to the district for overpayment?

13 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining the appropriate level of employee fiscal responsibility?

The Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

Is the employer responsible for determining whether union dues deductions meet IRS Code requirements?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount an employee may be responsible for paying for lost or damaged property or equipment, if the damage or loss involves an insurance claim?

$1,000 Signup and view all the answers

Can an employee cancel their authorization for dues deductions with written notice to the employer and the union?

True Signup and view all the answers

Will deductions for union dues be made on all paydays or only on the 2nd payday of the month?

False Signup and view all the answers

Is the Fire Chief responsible for determining the appropriate level of employee fiscal responsibility?

True Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the rights, privileges, and working conditions of employees that are not covered in the Agreement?

They remain unchanged and unaffected during the term of the Agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the liability of the Employer in regards to employees of the District?

The Employer is liable for any action arising from an employee's performance or failure of performance of duties Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a dispute arises from this article in reference to rights, privileges, and working conditions?

The Labor-Management Committee shall have the opportunity to meet in an attempt to discuss the dispute Signup and view all the answers

What is the Employer allowed to do with work rules during the term of the Agreement?

Adopt and revise reasonable work rules with advance notice to and an opportunity for input from the Union Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Florida Statute that governs the Employer's liability towards employees of the District?

Florida Statute 768.28 Signup and view all the answers

When will bargaining unit employees progress to the next step?

Anniversary date of their hire Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pay increase an employee will receive after being promoted to a higher classification (rank)?

2.5% Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances is the Employer liable towards employees of the District according to the text?

The Employer is liable for any action arising from an employee's performance or failure of performance of duties Signup and view all the answers

Which step will a newly hired Firefighter be placed in?

Step 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following employees is eligible for EMT pay?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the hourly pay rate for an EMT Credentialed 56-hour employee?

$1.82 Signup and view all the answers

When does EMT Credentialed pay become effective for an employee?

After successfully passing the credentialing process with the department's medical director Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum longevity pay an employee can receive biweekly?

$312.00 Signup and view all the answers

What is the temporary increase in pay an employee assigned to an ambulance receives per hour worked?

$3.00 Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an employee who was hired on or after 10/01/2018 fails to maintain their credentialed status as a Paramedic during their employment with the District?

They may be terminated from their employment with the District Signup and view all the answers

Who may be reassigned to staff an ALS/BLS ambulance as a last resort to avoid shutting an ambulance down?

Engineers and Lieutenants who are credentialed as an EMT or Paramedic Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may a firefighter with five or more years of professional firefighting experience and a Paramedic credential within Lee County or under the District's Medical Director be placed at step 4 - Firefighter base pay?

If they have both five or more years of professional firefighting experience and a Paramedic credential within Lee County or under the District's Medical Director Signup and view all the answers

Who may be subject to ambulance ride time at the department's discretion?

All employees that are credentialed as an EMT or Paramedic, regardless of rank Signup and view all the answers

What is the employer's discretion in regards to starting experienced employees?

The employer may choose to start experienced employees at a higher pay rate Signup and view all the answers