E103.4 Leave (10/13/2016) Flashcards
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All scheduled and unscheduled leave must be documented for _______ purposes:
Payroll
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Members may be indefinitely suspended after _____ consecutive days of absence without authorization?
3
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Who has the right to request that a member be evaluated by the Wellness Center Physician prior to reporting for duty from an extended absence?
The Fire Chief or designee
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If a 53-hour member is off sick for more than ___ consecutive shifts, due to an illness or injury incurred while off-duty, this must be completed:
- 2 shifts
- AFD Medical Order/Duty Status Form (MODS)
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Members assigned to a 40-hour work week shall follow the same process upon returning to work from an off-duty injury/illness that extends beyond:
40 hours
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In addition to their physician, who else must clear personnel to full duty status following an injury?
The Wellness Physician
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Once cleared by the Wellness Physician, the member will present to MODS to who?
Their BC or Supervisor
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Who will be the repository for completed MODS?
The Wellness Center
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If a member is requested to see Wellness by the Fire Chief after a long period of leave from duty, members may be reassigned:
To a 40 hour work week at Wellness until cleared for full duty
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Who is ultimately responsible for determining the return to work status of a member?
The treating physician
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In regards to sick leave, after how many consecutive shifts or working days will the member be required to provide an MODS, and to who will they provide the MODS?
- 10 shifts or 20 working days
- To the BC or Supervisor
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If a 53-hour member is off-duty because of an injury or illness to a family member for more than ___ consecutive shifts or more than ___ consecutive hours for 40-hour members, the member shall:
- 2 shifts
- 40 hours
- The member shall notify their BC or Supervisor and contact AFD Human Resources personnel to discuss options such as FMLA, Catastrophic Leave and other alternatives
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When can Emergency Leave be used?
A death in the firefighter’s immediate family
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Emergency leave may be used on no more than ____ occasions per calendar year, unless the Fire Chief grants a hardship:
4
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How much Emergency Leave is available for each occasion for a 53-hour member?
4 days (48 hours)
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How much Emergency Leave is available for each occasion for a 40-hour member?
40 hours
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Who all is considered the employee’s immediate family (9)?
- Parents
- Spouse
- Child
- Sisters or Brothers
- Grandparents
- Grandchildren
- Parents of Spouse
- Grandparents of Spouse
- Any relative living in the same household
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A member of the Military or USAR is entitled to a paid leave of absence for not more than ___ working days in a federal fiscal year:
15
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Where all should copies of the documents requesting Military/USAR Leave be sent?
- Fire Payroll
- Company Officer or Supervisor
- BC or Second-line Supervisor
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When submitting the request for Military/USAR Leave, the request must specifically state what?
If the leave is to be counted toward the 15-day allowance
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Each member of the Military reserves working 53-hours a week will be granted ____ hours of military/USAR leave (___ days X ____ hours):
-180 hours
*15 days X 12 hours
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Each member of the Military reserves working 40-hours a week will be granted ____ hours of military/USAR leave (___ days X ____ hours):
-120 hours
*15 days X 8 hours
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What type of leave may not be used for military/USAR Leave once the 15 day allowance has been used?
Sick leave
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When requesting Court Leave, what must the member submit and to who?
- A copy of the Summons or Subpoena to;
1. Fire Payroll
2. Company Officer or Supervisor
3. BC or second-line Supervisor
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When will Court Leave not be charged against the member’s leave?
If the employee is not a party to the proceedings
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Who must authorize Administrative Leave or Leave Without Pay?
Fire Chief
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When placed on Administrative Leave for disciplinary or investigative purposes, the member shall:
Report to the Professional Standards Office and then shall remain available to the Fire Chief
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A member that is placed on Admin Leave is to remain available to the Fire Chief during:
Normal business hours, Monday-Friday 0745-1645 hours
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What is Assignment Leave used for?
Training and schools
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What is considered Unauthorized Leave?
A leave of absence without pay, which has not been previously approved by the Fire Chief
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Who may approve Zero Time?
The Fire Chief
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A request for Zero Time must be made:
At least 1 week in advance, or The member and their Supervisor must demonstrate that an extreme emergency exists
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The BC may approve up to ___ hours of vacation time to be used by a member to deal with an emergency:
3 hours
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Who must approve emergency use of vacation time in excess of 3 hours?
Division Chief or Assistant Chief
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Catastrophic Leave is defined by the:
Collective Bargaining Agreement
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What shall be done if a member uses sick leave, followed by another type of leave, followed by another shift of sick leave (Ex. Sick, Vacation, Sick)?
Submit a detailed explanation to their BC
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If a member’s use of sick leave extends to _____ consecutive shifts or _______ consecutive work days, members are required to:
- 20 consecutive shifts
- 40 consecutive work days
- Have their personal physician assess them for a possible modified duty assignment.
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What should the member do any time there is a change in the member’s physical condition that may result in a change in duty status?
Submit a MODS
