Quiz 3

What is prohibited for the bargaining unit members covered by the Agreement?

Instigating or supporting a strike
Participating in a strike
Engaging in picketing out of uniform
Taking part in work stoppages (correct)

What is the Sheriff's stance on picketing out of uniform?

It is not mentioned in the text
It is prohibited for bargaining unit members
It is a constitutional right (correct)
It is allowed only during off hours

What is the duration of notice required for changing work schedules?

14 calendar days (correct)
30 calendar days
5 calendar days
No notice is required

What is the basic work period for bargaining unit members covered by the Agreement?

40 work hours in a seven consecutive day period (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 4 of the Agreement, which of the following is NOT a right recognized for the Sheriff?

To maintain the efficiency of the operation of the Sheriff’s Office (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 4, which of the following is NOT a right recognized for the Sheriff with regards to employees?

To determine the number of hours and shifts to be worked per week or pay period (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 4, which of the following is NOT a right recognized for the Sheriff with regards to the Office of Sheriff?

To determine the number of all employees who shall be employed by the Sheriff (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many hours can accrued compensatory time exceed?

100 hours (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who determines if it is in the best interest of BSO to exceed the limit of accrued compensatory time?

The Sheriff (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to accrued, unused compensatory time upon promotion or separation from BSO?

It is paid at the current rate of pay (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of pay will a bargaining unit member receive if required to appear as a witness outside of regular hours of work?

3 hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing the break schedule?

The Directors of the appropriate departments (B) Signup and view all the answers

When can bargaining unit members be recalled from authorized meal breaks without incurring compensatory time?

When they have already received an alternate, uninterrupted meal break for that work period (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pay provision for a bargaining unit member who is called to physically return to work outside of their regularly scheduled hours?

Three hours pay at the applicable rate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is compensatory time?

Time earned at one and one half (1 ½) times the overtime hours worked (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many paid breaks are bargaining unit members assigned to work eight (8) hour or ten (10) hour shift schedules entitled to?

Two (2) fifteen (15) minute paid breaks (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many unpaid meal breaks are bargaining unit members on a ten (10) hour shift entitled to?

One (1) forty (40) minute unpaid meal break (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many unpaid meal breaks are bargaining unit members assigned to Regional Communications working a twelve (12) hour shift entitled to?

One (1) thirty (30) minute unpaid meal break (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many paid breaks are bargaining unit members assigned to work non-shift schedules entitled to?

Two (2) fifteen (15) minute paid breaks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Article 4.11?

To require employees to participate in drug and/or alcohol testing as required by the standards of the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Sheriff's Policy, Manual (SPM). (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Article 4.14?

To establish that the management rights provided to the Sheriff in the agreement are not affected by the expiration, ratification or non-ratification of the collective bargaining agreement. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Article 5.1?

To state that the exercise of management rights by the Sheriff shall not preclude employees or the FPE from raising grievances if decisions violate the terms of the Agreement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Article 6?

To establish a no strike - no lockout policy. (B) Signup and view all the answers