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1
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If an employee is feeling harassed who should they speak with?

A

Discuss with Department Director

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2
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Who is responsible to help eliminate discrimination?

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Each employee

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3
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Who is responsible to prevent discrimination behavior from occurring within their work jurisdiction?

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Every supervisor

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4
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What does sexual harassment mean?

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Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal, written, or physical conduct

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If an employee being harassed is uncomfortable speaking with the department director, they should discuss the situation with:

A

Personnel Director

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If a supervisor is advised of harassment, what is the supervisor’s next step?

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Discuss with Personnel Director

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In cases where a violation of the policy has been determined to have occurred, what happens?

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Prompt remedial action

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What is the Personnel Directors phone number?

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572-2322

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9
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What is the address of the Personnel Department?

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9525 WOPB

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10
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When did the Non-Discrimination Policy take effect?

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August 2, 1994

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What did the non-Discrimination policy replace?

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a. Employee Harassment Strictly Prohibited and Sexual Harassment Strictly Prohibited
b. Issued on August 31, 1992

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For purposes of this policy, an illegal drug is any substance which:

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a. is not legally obtainable
b. is legally obtainable but has not been legally obtained
c. is being used in a manner other than prescribed

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13
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Who must be notified of an employee taking medication that may limit or impair their ability to perform the job?

A

Supervisor

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14
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Who needs to approve alcohol use at a City function?

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City Manager in writing

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15
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The city shall require an employee to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing whenever:

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It has reasonable suspicion

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16
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If a new hire fails a drug test or does not show up, how long do they have to wait to re-apply?

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At least one year from testing date

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17
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Testing for drugs or illegal substances shall be done through:

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a. Blood and/or urine analysis

b. At the City’s discretion

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The testing for alcohol will be done through:

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Blood analysis or intoxalyzer

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19
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How is the urine sample collected?

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Un-witnessed unless there is a reason to believe the specimen will be altered

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All positive test results will have a second test that goes through:

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a. GC/MS testing

b. Gas chromatography / Mass Spectrophotometry

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21
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Employees shall be required to document their legal drug and/or substance use, within _____ of their initial drug screening test.

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24 hours

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22
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Test results can be released to who?

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a. Employee
b. Employee’s Union
c. Government Agency

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23
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An employee is considered to test positive for alcohol at the level of:

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0.04g%

24
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If an employee test positive and goes to a rehab center, the employee must submit to a drug test as a follow-up to such program on a _____ basis for up to _____.

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a. Quarterly, semi-annual, or annual
b. For 2 years
c. Can be reimbursed by the city

25
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Any employee that is arrested and charged/convicted of a criminal drug violation or DUI must notify _____ no later than _____.

A

a. Personnel Director
b. In writing
c. No later than 5 calendar days

26
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After such violation, the Personnel Director has _____ to notify any federal agency.

A

10 days

27
Q

When was the Code of Ethics established?

A

1985

28
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Outside employment is limited to:

A

Incidental or occasional work

29
Q

Persons that are in the General Employee’s bargaining unit may be approved for outside employment at the discretion of:

A

Personnel Director

30
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Who approves all outside employment?

A

The City

31
Q

Before accepting any outside employment, each City employee must complete what form?

A

Outside Employment Request Form

32
Q

The Outside Employment Request Form must be approved by:

A

Personnel Director (as the City Manager’s designee)

33
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Who is the Outside Employment Request Form forwarded to?

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a. Personnel Department

b. Personnel Department keeps original form on file

34
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When is the renewal for the Outside Employment Forms?

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January, no later than January 31

35
Q

Eligible employees are entitled how much FMLA time?

A

12 weeks in a 12 month period

36
Q

Where does the leave come from when using FMLA?

A

Annual and sick

37
Q

Once paid FMLA leave is exhausted, what happens?

A

An employee is entitled to unpaid leave for the balance of the 12 weeks

38
Q

During unpaid leave, what is the insurance coverage that is provided?

A

Cigna, must continue to pay premiums

39
Q

Who is the insurance premium paid to when on unpaid leave?

A

Risk Management

40
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If the employee fails to return to duty after unpaid leave, the city may:

A

a. recover medical coverage premiums paid by the city

b. unless continuation, recurrence, or onset of serious health condition

41
Q

What is the year of the Family and Medical Leave Act?

A

1993

42
Q

Employees who qualify for intermittent or reduced FMLA leave may be transferred to:

A

An alternative position with equivalent pay and benefits

43
Q

How much notice should be given if the leave is foreseeable?

A

Minimum 30 days

44
Q

Who is notified for leave that is foreseeable?

A

Department Director

45
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Does the Department Director have a right to know why employee is requesting FMLA?

A

No, not obligated to disclose details or reasons

46
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How much notice should be given if the leave is unforeseeable?

A

Within 48 hours

47
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Who is notified for the unforeseeable leave?

A

Department Director and Personnel Director

48
Q

Does the employee have to provide an explanation to the Personnel Department for Family Leave?

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Must provide in writing

49
Q

Employees who take FMLA for a serous health condition, or to take care of family will be required to:

A

a. Obtain medical certification of condition

50
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Employee on FMLA because of a serious health condition will be required to:

A

Produce a fitness for duty report from physician

51
Q

FMLA is under which government department?

A

a. US Dept. of Labor
b. Wage and Hour Division
c. Employee Standards Administration

52
Q

What is attached to the leave for when requesting Military Leave?

A

Whatever notice you receive, attach orders if you have them

53
Q

Where prescription medication is involved, verification may include the employee submitting:

A

A prescription copy of a physician’s statement showing medication required and date of use

54
Q

The type and method of testing for a substance shall be determined by:

A

The city in its discretion

55
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All testing for alcohol or drugs shall be done by:

A

a qualified laboratory with expertise in toxicology testing and methodology