***HR***

Question 1

How often should performance reviews be completed?

Answer 1

Periodically in accordance with the performance planning and appraisal system

Question 2

When should sworn personnel receive performance appraisals?

Answer 2

after one year of employment

Question 3

What type of harassment includes intimidating abuse, physically, verbally, or in writing?

Answer 3

Prohibited Harassment

Question 4

Harassment considered unwelcome sexual in nature?

Answer 4

Sexual Harassment

Question 5

Who should the supervisor report acts of harassment to?

Answer 5

Human Resource Director

Question 6

Who is responsible for initiating the investigation of harassment complaints?

Answer 6

Department Heads or designee

Question 7

Employee follow up drug test consists of how many days and how long?

Answer 7

At least 6 tests during first 12 months, no more than 5 years after return to duty

Question 8

How often should performance plans be formulated or revised?

Answer 8

annually

Question 9

How often should performance reviews be completed?

Answer 9

Periodically in accordance with the performance planning and appraisal system

Question 10

Can employees PA be extended for resins beyond their control?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

Who is authorized to extend PA periods and withhold pay increases?

Answer 11

Department Head

Question 12

When will sworn personnel receive PA’s?

Answer 12

one year after employment

Question 13

When will regular personnel receive PA’s?

Answer 13

6 months after employment

Question 14

Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors or other conduct sexual in nature is called what?

Answer 14

Sexual Harassment

Question 15

Who can employee file harassment complaint with? (5)

Answer 15

1. Immediate Supervisor
2. Any manager or Supervisor
3. Department Head
4. HR Director
5. City Manager Hotline

Question 16

How often should mandatory harassment training be?

Answer 16

Periodically with mandatory attendance

Question 17

Who should an employee contact immediately after receiving a bomb threat?

Answer 17

Glendale Police Department and then their Supervisor

Question 18

How long does an employee have to report if they have been arrested on drug offense?

Answer 18

no later than 5 calendar days

Question 19

When will COG conduct drug tests? (6)

Answer 19

1. Pre-employment
2. Random
3. Reasonable suspicion
4. Post Accident
5. Return to duty
6. Follow up

Question 20

What drugs are tested by COG urine test? (5)

Answer 20

1. Marijuana
2. Cocaine
3. Opiates
4. PCP
5. Amphetamines

Question 21

How long does a candidate have to get drug tested after employment offer?

Answer 21

within 24 hours of accepting offer

Question 22

Discipline shall be based on?

Answer 22

“just cause”

Question 23

How much drug free workplace training will employees receive?

Answer 23

60 min

Question 24

What are the two deficiency categories?

Answer 24

Serious and Major

Question 25

What type of deficiency does not involve any questions of trust or honesty?

Answer 25

Serious

Question 26

What type of deficiency involves a question of trust or honesty and threat to health or safety?

Answer 26

Major

Question 27

What are the 4 types of CORRECTIVE ACTIONS for Serious Deficiencies?

Answer 27

1. Counsel/ Memo of Expectation 2. Memo of Correction 3. Written Reprimand 4. Employee Decision Making Leave with Pay

Question 28

How long should "Leave Without Pay" be?

Answer 28

Not to exceed (1) working day

Question 29

When can a corrective action document be removed from an employee's file?

Answer 29

One year after the action

Question 30

How long do employees have to respond in writing after corrective action

Answer 30

10 calendar days

Question 31

Punitive disciplinary actions are intended for what deficiencies?

Answer 31

Major Deficiencies

Question 32

What are the 4 PUNITIVE ACTIONS for Major Deficiencies?

Answer 32

1. Suspension Without Pay 2. Involuntary Demotion 3. Disciplinary Probation 4. Termination

Question 33

Suspension Without Pay shall not exceed?

Answer 33

40 working days or 320 working hours

Question 34

Disciplinary probation shall not exceed?

Answer 34

6 months

Question 35

Who has the authority to implement Punitive Discipline?

Answer 35

Department Head or designee

Question 36

How long does an employee have to challenge punitive discipline "Notice of Intent"

Answer 36

7 calendar days

Question 37

How long does an employee have to appeal "Punitive Disciplinary Action"?

Answer 37

14 calendar days

Question 38

When can Punitive documentation be removed from an employee's file?

Answer 38

5 days

Question 39

How long does the HR Director have to respond to an employee's appeal?

Answer 39

14 days

Question 40

When will a Personnel Board Hearing be conducted after appeal?

Answer 40

30 calendar days

Question 41

How many days does an employee have to notify HR that legal representation will be at Board Hearing?

Answer 41

Not to exceed 120 calendar days

Question 42

When should a request for documentation by legal counsel be requested?

Answer 42

14 calendar days

Question 43

Can Social Networking sites be sued during work hours?

Answer 43

No

Question 44

All communications and information transmitted through the network is whose property?

Answer 44

The cities

Question 45

How long does a new employee have to attend city Defensive Driving Course?

Answer 45

within 90 days of hire and then at least every 3 years