Teamsters Supervisors Flashcards
The management of the City retains the exclusive right to direct the workforce, except as modified by a __________ provision of the Agreement.
Specific
Refers to specific provisions that may alter management rights.
The City’s failure to exercise a managerial right does not constitute a __________ of that right.
Waiver
A waiver means relinquishing a right, which does not occur by inaction.
Per Section 2, the Union acknowledges that non-mandatory subjects included in the Agreement do not limit the City’s rights under __________ to refuse to bargain over non-mandatory subjects.
NRS 288.150
NRS 288.150 outlines the rights related to bargaining and management authority.
Once probation is successfully completed, an employee may only be disciplined for __________.
Just cause
‘Just cause’ means there must be a legitimate reason for disciplinary action.
The City agrees to use progressive discipline to correct employee behavior. Which of the following is not a form of discipline listed in the Agreement?
Coaching and Counseling
Coaching and counseling are often considered supportive rather than punitive.
Disciplinary records of Oral or Written Reprimands may be removed from an employee’s personnel file after __________ if there are no additional disciplinary actions.
One year
This policy encourages rehabilitation and recognizes improvement over time.
Investigations into employee misconduct must be conducted within __________ calendar days of the event or when the City should have gained reasonable knowledge of the event.
21
Timely investigations are crucial for fairness and accuracy.
Before imposing discipline such as demotion, suspension, or permanent separation, an employee is entitled to a __________ conducted by the Human Resources Department.
Hearing
A hearing ensures due process and the opportunity to present one’s case.
What is defined as a dispute between the Union and the City involving the interpretation or application of the Agreement?
A grievance
Who must an employee first attempt to resolve a grievance with through informal discussion?
Immediate supervisor or manager
If a grievance is not resolved through informal discussion, who does the Union representative submit a written grievance to?
Department Director or designee
The Union has _______ calendar days to present the written grievance to the Director of Human Resources if it is not resolved at Step 1.
14
If the grievance remains unresolved at Step 2, the Union may appeal the case to _______.
Arbitration
The Union must notify the City within _______ calendar days of receiving the written decision at Step 2 if it wishes to proceed to arbitration.
14
The arbitrator’s jurisdiction is limited to the _______ of the express provisions of the Agreement at issue.
Interpretation and application
Who pays the fees of the arbitrator in the arbitration process?
The losing party
The City shall post a seniority list in all departments no later than the __________ Monday of each September.
Second
This refers to the timing of when the seniority list is made available to employees.
If an employee fails to protest their seniority date within __________ calendar days, it is considered confirmed.
14
This establishes the timeframe for employees to contest their seniority date.
City seniority is based on continuous service and is not broken except by __________ or resignation.
Dismissal
This indicates the conditions under which seniority can be lost.
If two or more employees are hired on the same date, their seniority ranking is determined by __________.
Alphabetical ranking of last name
This provides a method for resolving seniority disputes among employees hired on the same date.
An employee’s seniority shall be terminated if they fail to return to work after recall within the time specified in __________.
Article 8, Section 6
This specifies the legal reference for the recall process.
In a Reduction in Force (RIF), employees who are serving their probationary period will be displaced __________ regular employees.
After
This outlines the order of displacement during workforce reductions.
Employees placed on a Recall from Layoff Eligibility List will remain on the list for a maximum of __________ months.
36
This indicates the duration for which employees can expect to remain eligible for recall.
If an employee does not respond to a recall notice within __________ calendar days, they will be considered a voluntary resignation.
7
This establishes the response timeframe for employees regarding recall notices.
The annual wage for each designated job classification is based on __________ hours per year.
1,872
Refers to the standard calculation of annual hours for wage determination.
Payday shall be bi-weekly, and employees must be paid no later than the first __________ following the closing of the pay period.
Thursday
The specific day by which employees must receive payment after the pay period ends.
Effective the pay period that includes July 1, 2024, all salary schedules will be adjusted based on the __________ as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services.
Employees working beyond nine (9) hours in a day or beyond thirty-six (36) hours in a week are eligible for overtime at a rate of __________ times their regular hourly wage.
1.5
Standard overtime pay rate that applies to eligible employees.
Call-back pay requires an employee to be ordered to return to duty with less than __________ hours’ notice.
12
This specifies the minimum notice period required for call-back pay eligibility.
Employees assigned to a swing shift will receive a shift differential of __________ percent added to their base pay.
4%
Additional compensation for working during less desirable hours.
Employees assigned to a graveyard shift will receive a shift differential of __________ percent added to their base pay.
6%
Compensatory percentage for working during nighttime hours.
Employees who qualify for bilingual proficiency pay will receive an annual payment of __________ in the first pay period of January.
$1,250
This is an additional payment awarded for bilingual skills.
The payroll workweek begins at 12:01 a.m. on __________ and ends at 12:00 midnight the following Friday.
Saturday
The regular workweek for full-time employees consists of __________ consecutive days with three consecutive days off.
Four
The City must provide __________ weeks’ notice before making any schedule changes, except in emergency situations.
Two
If the City fails to provide the required notice for a schedule change, the first day of the new shift will be paid at __________ the employee’s hourly rate.
1.5 times
A day shift begins between 4:00 a.m. and __________.
11:59 a.m.
The annual shift/schedule bid must be posted at least __________ calendar days before the bid selection begins.
14
Employees are granted an unpaid meal period between the end of the third hour and the end of the __________ hour of their shift.
Sixth
Employees are entitled to a fifteen (15) minute rest break for every __________ hours worked.
Four
A holiday is defined as occurring from __________ through midnight on the day the holiday is observed.
12:01 AM
The start time for the holiday period.
Employees required to work on a holiday will receive two times (2X) their straight time rate for hours worked in addition to their __________ pay.
Holiday
This refers to the additional pay received for working on a holiday.
If a holiday falls on an employee’s normal day off, the holiday hours will be placed in their __________.
Holiday bank
This is where unused holiday hours are stored.
Employees may elect to be paid for up to __________ accumulated banked holiday hours for payment on the first check of December.
180
This is the maximum number of banked holiday hours that can be paid out.
Employees who work 1,872 hours per year will receive one (1) additional __________ holiday.
Floating
A floating holiday is an additional holiday that can be taken at the employee’s discretion.
New hire employees are eligible to take accrued annual leave after __________ months from their date of hire.
Three (3)
This is the waiting period for new hires to access their annual leave.
Employees must provide __________ weeks’ prior notice when requesting additional leave outside the selection period.
Two
This is the notice period required for additional leave requests.
Employees serving on jury duty shall receive their regular pay and must return to work if they are __________.
Not selected to serve
This rule applies to employees who are not chosen for jury duty.
