23 Questions
What is prohibited for the bargaining unit members covered by the Agreement?
Taking part in work stoppages
What is the Sheriff's stance on picketing out of uniform?
It is a constitutional right
What is the duration of notice required for changing work schedules?
14 calendar days
What is the basic work period for bargaining unit members covered by the Agreement?
40 work hours in a seven consecutive day period
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
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
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
How many hours can accrued compensatory time exceed?
100 hours
Who determines if it is in the best interest of BSO to exceed the limit of accrued compensatory time?
The Sheriff
What happens to accrued, unused compensatory time upon promotion or separation from BSO?
It is paid at the current rate of pay
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
Who is responsible for establishing the break schedule?
The Directors of the appropriate departments
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
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
What is compensatory time?
Time earned at one and one half (1 ½) times the overtime hours worked
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
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
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
How many paid breaks are bargaining unit members assigned to work non-shift schedules entitled to?
Two (2) fifteen (15) minute paid breaks
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).
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.
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.
What is the purpose of Article 6?
To establish a no strike - no lockout policy.
Test your knowledge on breaks, work hours, and roll call in different work schedules. This quiz covers shift and non-shift schedules, including their definitions and operating hours. See how well you understand these important aspects of work scheduling.
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