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E105.3 Catastrophic Leave (06/06/2017) Flashcards

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

This policy is based on which CBA?

A

2015

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

The use of catastrophic leave should be viewed as:

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A bridge to return to work, not a road to retirement

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

Who will have final authority regarding the approval of catastrophic leave?

A

Fire Chief

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

Who will make a recommendation to the Fire Chief regarding a request for Catastrophic Leave?

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The Joint Committee

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

A member requesting Catastrophic Leave must use it for:

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Injury or illness to them self or immediate family member

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What is the maximum sick leave balance a member requesting Catastrophic Leave can have?

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  • No more than 240 hours for Ops
  • No more than 160 hours for 40 hrs workweek
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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What is the maximum combined leave balance a member requesting Catastrophic Leave can have?

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  • No more than 120 hours for Ops
  • No more than 80 hours for 40 hrs workweek
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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What type of use of Catastrophic Leave will generally not be approved?

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Intermittent

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What 6 things are to be considered by the Fire Chief when reviewing a request for Catastrophic Leave?

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  1. Length of request
  2. Expectation of firefighter returning to work
  3. Retirement eligibility of firefighter
  4. Institutional history of granting such requests
  5. The merits of each individual request
  6. The recommendations of the member’s chain of command
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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What should a firefighter wanting to submit a request for Catastrophic Leave do first?

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Contact the Fire Department’s HR representatives to schedule a meeting

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What is the purpose of the initial meeting when requesting Catastrophic Leave?

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Info purposes to inform the firefighter of their benefits and options

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

After a meeting, any firefighter wishing to request Catastrophic Leave must:

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Submit a completed Catastrophic Leave Request Form to HR personnel

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

When HR personnel receive the request for Catastrophic Leave, what 5 people will be notified?

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  1. Chief of Staff
  2. Assistant Chief for Requesting member
  3. Risk Management Division Chief
  4. AFD HR Supervisor
  5. Association President
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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

Of all the required documents and forms needed to submit to the Fire Chief, which is optional?

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A letter addressing the the members of the department

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

Who will be the primary time keeper of all documents regarding a request?

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AFD HR personnel

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

The Risk Management Division Chief is responsible for:

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Submitting the request to the Fire Chief for consideration

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

If approved, the request for Catastrophic Leave will be posted on FireNet for a minimum of ____ days:

A

10 days

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

Members may not be on catastrophic leave for longer than _____ days per approved request:

A

90 days

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

The 90 day period shall be a:

A

Continuous 90 calendar day period

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What needs to be done if the member needs more time than allowed for the leave?

A

Submit a second request

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

How many requests can a member make?

A

Unlimited

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What will happen to any unused donated leave at the end of the allowed period?

A

It will be forfeited

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

What is the maximum amount of hours that may be donated per event?

A
  • 720 hours for Ops
  • 480 hours for 40 hrs workweek
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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

A signed copy of the request will be kept where?

A

In the member’s personnel file

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[E105.3 Catastrophic Leave]

If denied, the member may:

A

Submit another request

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