Family Support Memo Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Family Support policy at Portland Fire & Rescue?
To support personnel, particularly around family issues, leading to better personal and professional satisfaction.
How many weeks of paid parental leave does the City of Portland provide?
Up to six weeks.
What are the eligibility requirements for City Paid Parental Leave?
- Must have worked for 180 days of continuous employment
- Must complete the FMLA/OFLA Leave of Absence application
- Must submit application to supervisor or bureau’s FMLA/OFLA Coordinator
- 30 days advance notice required for foreseeable leave
- Verbal notice required as soon as possible for unforeseeable situations.
What happens to the employee’s benefits during City Paid Parental Leave?
The City will continue coverage of the employee’s existing benefit package.
What is the relationship between City Paid Parental Leave and FMLA/OFLA?
The six weeks of City Paid Parental Leave is deducted from the twelve-week allotment for Parental Leave under FMLA/OFLA.
What additional leave can personnel take after the six weeks of City Paid Parental Leave?
An additional six weeks of leave under FMLA/OFLA.
What options do employees have during the additional six weeks of FMLA/OFLA leave?
Employees may use their vacation or sick leave to remain in a paid status.
What is the maximum duration for an unpaid Personal Leave of Absence?
Up to 365 days during a five-year period.
Who must approve the Personal Leave of Absence?
The Fire Chief.
What accommodations does PF&R provide for breastfeeding employees?
- Ability to express milk in a private location
- Storage of milk in a private small refrigerator
- One 30-minute rest period for expression of milk every four hours.
What is a ‘Regular station’ in the context of Personal Support Transfers?
The station a firefighter is currently assigned for a minimum of 12 months uninterrupted time.
What criteria define a ‘Slower company’?
A company that has a call volume at least 25% less than the regular station.
What is the maximum duration for a Personal Support Transfer?
Up to 12 months.
Can firefighters request an extension for a Personal Support Transfer if they are breastfeeding?
Yes, they may request an extension up to 18 months.
What is required for firefighters to be reassigned back to their regular station after a temporary transfer?
Operational considerations must permit the reassignment.
What must firefighters do to remain in the Prevention Division after a temporary assignment?
Apply, test, and be appointed to Inspector.
How long must firefighters work at their regular station after returning from a temporary transfer?
The same amount of time they were temporarily transferred.
What is the process for identifying transferred firefighters?
Coordination between Battalion Headquarters and the respective Station Captains.
True or False: Employees can directly apply for a Personal Leave of Absence without going through the chain of command.
False.
What are the three reasons you can get six weeks of paid Lee per calendar year?
- Birth of a child
- Adoption of a child
- Placement of a new foster child in the home
Where can information about FMLA be found?
HRAR 6.05
Eligible employees may apply for personal leave of absence through what two methods?
Through the chain of command or directly with the Bureau of Human Resources
Who shall the company officer coordinate with to have a refrigerator available for breastmilk?
Coordinate with the Logistics Captain
Firefighters assigned a shift schedule who are facing stresses may request what?
Personal support transfer
