MOU Flashcards

Sgt. Study

1
Q

How many hours release does an Area rep get to assist with grievances or complaints? How many hours to prep for arbitration?

A

4 hours release for grievance or complaint at each level.

8 hours release for arbitration prep.

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2
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How many hours of release time does the state contribute to the CAHP bank each year?

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4000 hours.

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True or false? The CAHP can review an officers personnel file with their written consent.

A

True. During business hours with a written consent.

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What is an Informal Discussion Request and when must it be made?

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A “meet and confer” between a rep and the Dept to informally resolve adverse findings of complaints or adverse comments for performance. Must be requested within 21 days. Employee may only attend the meeting with commander approval.

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What is a Grievance?

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a dispute of one or more employees or a dispute between the CAHP and the state involving the interpretation, application, or enforcement of terms of the MOU.

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How long does a supervisor have to respond to or give a decision about an informal discussion?

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7 days.

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What is required for a Level 1 grievance?

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If the issue is not resolved during an informal discussion, a grievance must be filed within 21 days of the original event, or 7 days of the supervisors response,. The Dept must reply within 14 days.

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What is required for a Level 2 grievance?

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If the issue is not resolved during Level 1, the employee must appeal again within 14 days. The Dept must reply within 21 days.

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What is required for a Level 3 grievance?

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If the issue is not resolved during Level 2, the employee must appeal again within 14 days. The Dept must reply within 21 days. (same as level 2)

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What is required for a Level 4 grievance?

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If the issue is not resolved during Level 3, the employee must appeal again within 14 days to the director of DPA. The DPA must reply within 45 days.

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What happens if time limits are missed on a grievance filing?

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If the grievance misses a time limit, it becomes null and void. If the Dept misses a time limit, it shall go to the next level.

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How long does CAHP have to appeal a grievance decision to arbitration?

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30 days. The decision made by the arbitrator shall be final and binding.

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13
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What is a complaint?

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A dispute of one or more employees or a dispute between the CAHP and the state involving the interpretation, application, or enforcement of written rule or policy. Does not include merit related issues.

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14
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What is the difference between the grievance and complaint time frames?

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The time frames are identical except that the Level 3 is the final level where the commissioner makes the decision.

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15
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What is minor discipline?

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Suspension without pay for 5 days or less, or a 5% reduction in pay for 5 months or less.

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16
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How long to appeal minor discipline?

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Within 10 days of being served.

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17
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How much are employees compensated for working an additional one-half hour per day?

A

6.25%

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18
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How much do K-9 officers get for maintenance?

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$156.65 per month. Not specialty pay.

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19
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How much is the education pay incentive?

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AA or intermediate = 2.5% or no less than $120

BA or advanced = 5% or no less than $240

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20
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How much is the FTO pay incentive?

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5% of base pay per day.

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21
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How much is the motor pay incentive?

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4% or no less than $175 per month.

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22
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How much is the bilingual pay incentive?

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$100 per month.

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23
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How much is investigator pay incentive?

A

$50 per month.

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24
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How much is paramedic pay incentive?

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$50 per month.

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25
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How much is shift pay difference?

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Swing shift 4 or more hours between 1800-0100 is $1/hour.

Night shift 4 or more hours between 2300-0600 is $1.50/hour.

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26
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What is required for OIC pay and how much is it?

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6 or more hours, 2 or more employees = 5% for the day.

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27
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How much is senior officer pay?

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Increase starts at 18 years but skips years 23 & 24.

18 = 2%, 19 = 3%, 20 = 4%, 21 = 5%, 22 = 6%, 25 = 8%

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28
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How much for off-duty business calls?

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29 minutes or less = $10. 30 minutes or more = 4 hours OT call back. Can only get 1 per day. Not a business call if the call results in OT, offers of OT, or short notice cancel.

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29
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What happens if an officer goes over 171 hours in a 28 day work period?

A

They are eligible for overtime.

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30
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How is OT credited per the clock?

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In quarter hour increments with a full quarter credited if half or more is worked.

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31
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When can CTO be forced for travel?

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When it is not connected with enforcement duties (travel for training).

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32
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What is the cap for CTO?

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480 hours. Dept can force you to take up to 24 hours off in shift increments with 24 hours notice if at the cap.

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33
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How much court call back travel OT can you receive?

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Up to 1.5 hours travel each way, but can get more if traveling out of area.

34
Q

What happens if you have 2 court cases in one day?

A

You basically get door to door. Only entitled to two 4 hour call backs if the second court case begins more than six hours after the first one ended. A 30 minute lunch shall be charged when the appearance extends beyond the noon recess.

35
Q

What if court is scheduled within 3 hours of end of shift?

A

Officer may be required to work during the period. One 30 minute breakfast will be allowed without being charged.

36
Q

When do you NOT get OT for court?

A

If on suspension, leave of absence, or military leave.

37
Q

How much OT for telephonic subpoenas?

A

At least 2 hours, or actual time worked. If responding to the office, 4 hours.

38
Q

How much notice is required for court or OT cancellation?

A

24 hours, excluding weekends or holidays.

39
Q

What happens if court or OT cancel is after 24 hour cut-off?

A

$50 pay. If employee responds to work and were not notified, they receive 4 hours OT.

40
Q

Can you receive two short notice court cancellations in one day?

A

Not unless they were more than 6 hours apart.

41
Q

What can an officer do to dispute an over-payment claim by the state?

A

They must appeal within 14 days of notice of over-payment, after which they can go straight to a Level 4 grievance.

42
Q

How much is stand-by pay?

A

1 hour OT pay for 4 hours of stand-by pay. Maximum of 5 stand-by pay hours in 24 hour period. Must be able to respond within 1.5 hours on stand-by.

43
Q

What is the cap on vacation hours?

A

816 hours.

44
Q

How many extra hours for annual leave program?

A

4 hours.

45
Q

How often can you switch from annual leave?

A

Every 2 years.

46
Q

What is the max hours that can be used for family sick?

A

48 hours per calendar year.

47
Q

How is sick leave reported?

A

In 30 minute increments.

48
Q

When is a sick note required?

A

After two consecutive sick days, or anytime the Dept believes sick time is being used improperly.

49
Q

Who does family sick apply to?

A

Immediate family member, DP, or anyone in immediate home.

50
Q

What is the limit for bereavement leave for immediate family member, DP, stepparent, or any residing in home?

A

Three 8 hour days per occurrence.

51
Q

What is the limit for bereavement leave for grandchild, grandparent, niece, nephew or in-laws?

A

Three 8 hour days per fiscal year.

52
Q

What if bereavement leave is more than 400 miles away?

A

2 additional days for travel will be authorized on the employees own leave bank.

53
Q

How is catastrophic leave donated?

A

Must donate at least 2 hours an in whole hour increments.

54
Q

What is the max donation amount for catastrophic leave?

A

6 months.

55
Q

Can sick time be donated?

A

No.

56
Q

When transferring leave credits to family members, how much time must donating party keep?

A

At least 80 hours of paid leave time.

57
Q

How many hours are allowed for RTO program?

A

40 hours per new hire, not to exceed 120 hours per year.

58
Q

What is the death benefit for a spouse who has car for 2 or more kids or 3 or more not in care?

A

$1800 per month.

59
Q

What is the death benefit for a spouse who has car for1 child or 2 not in care?

A

$1500 per month.

60
Q

What is the death benefit for a spouse with no kids or 1 kid not in care?

A

$750 per month.

61
Q

How much is the uniform allowance?

A

$920 per year.

62
Q

Ho much is the uniform maintenance and cleaning?

A

$25 per month.

63
Q

How much is the initial boot allowance?

A

$255 for motor and $100 for pilots and observers. Must be gone for 5 consecutive years to receive this again.

64
Q

How much is the annual boot allowance?

A

$85 for Cat1 motors and $50 for permanent pilots and observers. Alternate riders will receive $0.3269 per day ridden.

65
Q

When are receipts required for expenses?

A

$25 or more , some for lower amounts.

66
Q

Is a continental breakfast considered a meal for a travel claim?

A

No.

67
Q

What are the meal reimbursement rates?

A
$7 breakfast
$11 lunch
$23 dinner
$5 incidentals
Total of $46 per 24 hour period.
68
Q

What is the normal reimbursement rate for a hotel?

A

$90 plus tax. Can go up based on county.

69
Q

How far must you be from home area before per diem can be claimed?

A

50 Miles

70
Q

When can you start to claim meals while traveling in a 24 hour period?

A

Trip begins:
At or before 0600 - Breakfast may be claimed
At or before 1100 - Lunch may be claimed
At or before 1700 - Dinner may be claimed

71
Q

When can you claim a final meal as your trip ends?

A

Trip ends:
At or after 0800 - Breakfast may be claimed
At or after 1400 - Lunch may be claimed
At or after 1900 - Dinner may be claimed

72
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What meals can be claimed for travel less than 24 hours?

A

Travel begins at or before 0600 and ends at or after 0900 - Breakfast may be claimed.
Travel begins at or before 1600 and ends at or after 1900 - Dinner may be claimed.
No lunch may be claimed.

73
Q

When can overtime meals be claimed?

A

Only within 50 miles of your home or HQ. When you are required to work 2 hours or more before or after shift. After 6 hours, you would be eligible again.

74
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When can OT meals be claimed on an RDO?

A

One meal for a 10 hour period, another after 6 additional hours.

75
Q

What is the maximum allowed OT meals in a 24 hour period?

A

Three.

76
Q

When can mileage be claimed?

A

When required to drive in excess of miles beyond normal commute, or when call back after shift or on an RDO.

77
Q

When are transportation receipts not required?

A

Railroad or bus fares less thank $25.
Street car, ferry fares, bridge tolls, taxi or shuttle bus and parking fees under $10.
Telephone, telegraph, fax, or other business charges related to state business under $5.
These will also be the limit if no receipt is kept for higher expenses.

78
Q

What is the discount for the commute program?

A

Can get up to 75% per month on state transit up to $65.

79
Q

If equipment is destroyed or lost, what are the repercussion options.

A

The employee may reimburse the state and the state shall not start an AA.

80
Q

Are annual, interim, or transfer performance appraisals grievable?

A

Yes, to level 3. However, other forms of documentation related to performance are not.

81
Q

Can a state exam be taken on duty?

A

Only upon giving 48 hour notice, and if they are scheduled to work during that period.