29 Questions
Which policy outlines guidelines for the use of social media by employees?
Social Media Use Policy
Which policy prohibits smoking in city vehicles and enforces a smoke-free workplace?
No Smoking Policy
Which policy provides guidelines for the use of cellular telephone stipend conversion?
Cellular Telephone Stipend Conversion Policy
Under what circumstances can an employee be suspended with pay without prior notice?
If the employee is deemed a significant hazard
How long can a Department Head suspend an employee without pay as a disciplinary action?
Three (3) days
Can an employee who is suspended without pay use their accruals without prior consent?
They can use their accruals with the express prior consent of the Human Resources Director
Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment according to the policies of this City?
Making unwelcome sexual advances
What should an employee do if they believe they have been sexually harassed at work?
Report the alleged act to the Human Resources Department immediately
What is the consequence of sexually harassing another employee according to the policies of this City?
Termination
What is the purpose of the grievance procedure?
To solve personal problems concerning personnel rules and regulations
What is the time limit for an employee to discuss a grievance orally with their immediate supervisor?
3 working days
What is the next step an employee can take if the matter has not been settled by the immediate supervisor?
Submit the matter in writing to the Head of the Department
Under what circumstance may the time limits of the grievance procedure be extended by management?
All of the above
What is the maximum duration of a probationary period for disciplinary purposes, except for violations of the City's Substance Abuse Policy?
6 months
Who has the authority to demote an employee to a lower classification as a disciplinary action?
The Department Head or City Manager
What is the purpose of a probationary period as a disciplinary measure?
To allow employees to modify their work performance
Who can an employee appeal to in order to challenge a suspension, unless an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement provides otherwise?
The Civil Service Appeals Board
How many working days does an employee have to request a review of the written statement of reason(s) for their dismissal?
3
If an employee intends to be represented by legal counsel at the pre-termination meeting, how many days prior to the meeting must the employee provide written notice to the City Manager?
2 days
Within how many working days after the pre-termination meeting must the City Manager render a decision in writing to the employee?
10 working days
If an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement provides otherwise, which procedure shall prevail as to those employees governed by the CBA?
Grievance and Civil Service Appeals Board Procedures
Under the grievance procedure, how long does an employee have to appeal a decision given in any step to the next higher step?
Three working days
What is the purpose of the Civil Service Appeals Board (C.S.A.B.)?
To hear appeals from the final disciplinary actions of suspension without pay, demotion, and dismissal, imposed by the City
What is the time limit for the management to respond to a grievance under the grievance procedure?
Three working days
Can an employee be represented by legal counsel during a hearing by the Civil Service Appeals Board (C.S.A.B.)?
Yes, the employee can be represented by legal counsel but must provide written notice to the Board at least two (2) days prior to the hearing
What is the role of the Civil Service Appeals Board in disciplinary actions?
To hear relevant testimony and evidence and make a decision based on it
What is the scope of matters addressed at the hearing before the Civil Service Appeals Board?
The appropriateness of the disciplinary action and the facts upon which it was based
What remedies are available to an employee if the Civil Service Appeals Board determines that a demotion was not in accord with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations?
All of the above
What is the City's policy on sexual harassment?
The City endorses the guidelines on sex discrimination issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Sexual Harassment Policies in the Workplace Quiz: Test your knowledge on the laws and regulations surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace, including identifying prohibited behaviors and understanding the consequences for violating policies.
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