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1
What type of grievances (authored by Captains or above) enter the grievance process at the second step?
Dismissals
Oral admonishments/LOCs
Suspensions
Written reprimands
2
Total City Seniority refers to what?
Time spent on leave of absence
Time in a sworn position
Total length of service within the City of Tampa
Total length of service in the Tampa Police Department
3
What is the primary purpose of the Labor Management Committee?
To manage the police department’s budget
To enforce laws in the community
To meet and confer about general problems
To review employee performance
4
What may the City recover from the PBA if there is a breach of the Article?
Additional employee bonuses
Damages and attorney’s fees
Only damages
Only punitive damages
5
After how many months of layoff do re-employment rights cease?
6 months
9 months
12 months
24 months
6
How can an employee cancel their authorization for dues deduction?
By calling the City payroll office
By informing their supervisor verbally
By submitting a request to the Director of Human Resources
By giving 30 days written notice to the City and the PBA
7
What happens to grievances that are not appealed to the next higher step within the prescribed time limits?
They can be appealed indefinitely
They are considered settled based on Management’s last answer
They are automatically resumed
They are voided
8
How often will the City deduct dues owed by the employee to the PBA?
On each of the 26 paycheck periods
Once a year
Twice a month
Quarterly
9
What happens when 4th Flex Time day isn't used by the deadline (last day of payroll calendar year)?
It carries over to next year
It is forfeited unless exception approved
It doubles the following year
It is automatically converted to cash
10
What is the arbitrator limited to when making a decision?
Personal opinions
Adding new terms
Summary judgment on unrelated issues
Interpretation, application, and enforcement of the Agreement
11
How are the fees of the arbitrator and other arbitration expenses handled?
Paid by the losing party
Paid by a third-party sponsor
Shared equally by the City and the aggrieved party
Paid entirely by the PBA
12
How many PBA representatives can receive permission for time off at one time for conducting PBA business?
6
8
4
10
13
How does a Workers’ Compensation Leave affect seniority?
It is considered an absence
It increases seniority
It resets seniority dates
It does not affect seniority dates
14
What is defined as continuous length of service with the City of Tampa and Tampa Police Department?
Experience
Employment Duration
Tenure
Seniority
15
When does the Director of Human Resources meet with the aggrieved employee?
Within 7 calendar days
Within 14 calendar days
Immediately after submission
At the end of the month
16
What is the standard work cycle duration for employees?
160 hours during a seven day cycle
80 hours during a seven day cycle
40 hours during a seven day cycle
35 hours during a seven day cycle
17
What is the rate of annual leave granted to employees?
3.8 hours for each bi-weekly payroll period
5 hours for each month worked
2 hours for each week worked
4 hours for each day worked
18
When must negotiations commence if the CPI-U report triggers a wage re-opener?
At the end of the calendar year
Within 15 days of the CPI-U report
At the beginning of the fiscal year
Within 30 days of the March CPI-U report for the fiscal year negotiated
19
Who must approve exceptions to the use deadlines for Flex Time days?
City Manager
The employee’s supervisor
The Police Chief
Human Resources
20
What is the minimum notice period that the PBA must give the City for time off requests?
12
24
48
36
21
Within how many days must the Division Commander notify the employee of their decision after the meeting?
10 calendar days
21 calendar days
14 calendar days
7 calendar days
22
How many calendar days is the arbitration hearing expected to be arranged within?
60 days
90 days
45 days
30 days
23
If the employee’s bureau reports to the Chief of Police, what step do they proceed to?
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 1
24
Who must notify the next step if the time limit has expired?
The grieving employee or the PBA
Management
The union representative
The City
25
What is the maximum number of hours employees may bank in their compensatory time bank?
120 hours
40 hours
80 hours
100 hours
26
Under what condition can grievances be filed regarding pending file entries?
When a new employee joins
When the pending file entry is older than one year
When the employee requests a review
When the entry is the result of a sustained IA investigation
27
There shall be no limit on the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated.
True
False
28
What is the time frame for the Director of Human Resources to notify the employee of the decision after the meeting?
Within 14 calendar days
Within 10 calendar days
Within 7 calendar days
Within 30 calendar days
29
At what step in the grievance procedure can the PBA file grievances regarding nondisciplinary matters?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
30
What happens to unused sick leave when an employee separates from the City for any reason other than retirement?
It can be transferred to another employee
It is converted into annual leave
The employee loses all claim to unused sick leave accumulation
It is paid out in full
31
How often does the PBA and the City alternate striking names?
Every month
Every other arbitration
Every week
Once a year
32
How many calendar days can the time limits be extended upon written notification of either party?
14
21
10
7
33
How many hours of accrued sick leave can an employee use per calendar year for caring for an ill family member?
30 hrs
45.7 hrs
60 hrs
50 hrs
34
What should the immediate supervisor do before responding to a grievance?
Fill out paperwork
Ignore the complaint
Contact upper management
Meet with the aggrieved employee
35
After the grievance is presented, how many days does the Division Commander have to meet with the aggrieved employee?
30 calendar days
7 calendar days
14 calendar days
10 calendar days
36
What may happen if an employee is absent without leave for three consecutive days?
They may be dismissed as quit without notice
They are suspended
They are given a warning
Nothing
37
Who must approve an Absence Without Pay?
The immediate supervisor
The Chief of Police
The Human Resources department
The employee’s coworker
38
Who authorizes the use of the sick leave bank?
The PBA
The Director of Human Resources
The Mayor
The employee’s supervisor
39
What is the minimum continuous service required for a police officer to be eligible for designation as a MPO?
10 years
5 years
7 years
12 years
40
Within how many days of the step 2 decision must the employee present the written grievance to the Chief of Police?
10 calendar days
14 calendar days
7 calendar days
30 calendar days
41
When an employee voluntarily demotes from a promotional position, where are they placed in the new pay grade?
Maximum step of the new pay grade
Lowest step of the new pay grade only
Step with same rate of pay/next lowest rate/highest step of new pay grade
Highest step available regardless of pay
42
Who must sign the PBA notices before they can be posted?
A duly authorized PBA representative
The City Mayor
Any PBA member
The Chief’s office
43
When are the meetings of the Labor Management Committee scheduled to occur?
Biweekly on Wednesdays
Every first Tuesday of the month
Every last Friday of the month
Every Monday at noon
44
Who is allowed to bid for their preferred division, squad, and shift in uniform patrol?
All personnel regardless of classification
Only management personnel
Only new personnel
Uniform patrol personnel based on classification seniority
45
When does the bidding for division shift and squad assignment begin each year?
December 1
March 1
February 1
January 1
46
What determines the order of layoffs?
Employee performance ratings
Sworn classification seniority
Employee years of service
Random selection
47
What is the maximum total duration for a continuous personal or medical leave of absence including extensions?
18 continuous calendar months
12 continuous calendar months
9 continuous calendar months
6 continuous calendar months
48
By what date must the bid process be completed?
January 15
January 5
January 20
January 10
49
What is required for any extension greater than fourteen (14) calendar days?
Agreement from only the grieving employee
Verbal agreement
No agreement needed
Written agreement by both parties
50
When appearances are treated as separate, what is the minimum credit guaranteed for additional appearances?
1 hour
4 hours
2 hours
3 hours
51
What is the max number of accrued sick leave hours allowed/calendar year for personal use for employees with 10+ years?
57.1 hrs
45.7 hrs
55 hrs
50 hrs
52
What is the maximum amount of annual leave hours that can be carried over from one calendar year to the next?
240 hrs
180 hrs
300 hrs
120 hrs
53
What does the City agree to provide for the posting of PBA notices?
Online forums
Departmental bulletin boards
Employee newsletters
Social media platforms
54
What type of equipment shall the City provide and maintain for police officers?
Safe, adequate, and appropriate equipment
Sports equipment
General office supplies
Personal items
55
What method is used to select the arbitrator from the list?
Majority vote
Alternately striking names
Random drawing
First come, first served
56
Departmental seniority refers to what?
Total length of service with the Tampa Police Department
Total length of service with the City of Tampa
Total length of service in various departments
Time spent training
57
Employees beginning their evening shift (starting on or after 1300 hrs), what is the shift premium rate/hr for FY2025?
$0.77
$1.30
$1.10
$1.50
58
An absence without pay is an authorized absence for any part of a work day.
False
True
59
How long do the City and the PBA have to select the arbitrator from the received list?
10 days
14 days
21 days
30 days
60
When will medical leave be granted?
After all sick leave benefits in excess of 40 hours have been used
Before using any sick leave
Only if an employee has no sick leave
Immediately upon request
61
What is the maximum number of calendar days within which the PBA must request a list of arbitrators?
60 days
45 days
30 days
21 days
62
What is primarily used to determine work assignments for patrol officers within a uniform district squad?
Training history
Personal preferences
Seniority
Performance evaluations
63
When an employee separates, how is payment for unused annual leave made?
In vacation days only
In monthly installments
In a lump sum
Over one year
64
Who should the employee present their (written) grievance to?
The union representative
The HR department
Any supervisor
Their immediate supervisor
65
When is an updated list of bargaining unit employees provided to the PBA?
Weekly
Annually
Monthly
Upon request
66
When an employee is promoted to a higher pay grade, at which step are they placed?
1st step of higher pay grade or step providing an increase in pay
Last step of the lower pay grade
The highest step of the higher pay grade
The same step as their previous pay grade
67
How will the Chief of Police communicate their decision to the aggrieved employee?
In writing
By phone
Through email
Verbally
68
What type of insurance does the City provide for its employees for driving?
Certificate of Self Insurance or policy from a private carrier
Personal Health Insurance
Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance
Travel Insurance
69
Who is responsible for paying expenses for their representatives, counsel, and witnesses?
Each party pays their own expenses
The arbitrator pays
Only the PBA
Only the City
70
What does the PBA agree not to support during the term of this Agreement?
Employee promotions
Employee training programs
Strikes or work stoppages
Community outreach events
71
How can an employee appeal the cancellation of a scheduled vacation of one week or more?
By appealing to the appropriate shift or bureau commander
By discussing it with colleagues
By submitting a written request to their Sgt
By contacting HR
72
What is considered continuous service?
Employment with scheduled vacations
Employment uninterrupted by resignation or dismissal
Employment with breaks for any reason
Employment including all paid leaves
73
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the PBA to file a grievance for nondisciplinary matters?
The grievance seeks to alter a provision of the Agreement.
The subject matter applies to a majority of the members of the unit.
The matter involves the interpretation or application of that provision
The matter is covered by a provision of the Agreement.
74
When can an employee use annual leave?
Immediately upon hiring
After completing six months of the entrance probationary period
Anytime with verbal approval
Only after one year of service
75
When must the PBA provide written notification to the City for a dues increase?
At least two weeks before the increase
On the day the increase is effective
One week before the pay date
At least four weeks before the first pay date affected
76
What should be included in the grievance statement?
A detailed history of the issue
A concise statement of the facts alleged to support the grievance
Personal opinions
The full text of the Agreement
77
When do new assignments become effective?
On the first payroll period of February
At the end of January
During the second payroll period in February
Immediately after the posting
78
What opportunity is given to an employee affected by a layoff in the Tampa Police Department?
They receive immediate severance pay
They can skip the layoff process altogether
They can transfer to a different city
They can apply their seniority to a lower classification previously held
79
What is the maximum number of working days a supervisor may authorize Absence Without Pay in a calendar year?
2 days
5 days
1 day
10 days
80
How many paid hours are allowed for PBA representatives to conduct business in a fiscal year?
2,500
1,500
2,000
1,000
81
What happens if an employee resigns without giving a full two weeks (14 calendar days) notice?
They lose all their unused annual leave
They lose 8 hours of annual leave for each day short of the 14 days
There is no penalty
They receive full payment for all unused leave
82
What should happen if the City fails to respond within the time limits specified for Step 4?
The grievance is automatically approved
The City forfeits the grievance
The grievance is ignored
The grievance is downgraded
83
Individuals who choose to retire instead of layoff:
Will not be placed on preferential re-employment lists
Will be placed on preferential re-employment lists
Will be automatically recalled
Will receive special layoff benefits
84
What is the eligibility criteria for an employee to be designated at the Senior level (Step SR)?
5 or more years total service, 5 years or more in their current pay grade
10 or more years total service, 5 years or more in their current pay grade
10 or more years total service
5 years or more in their current pay grade
85
What is the maximum duration for the Chief of Police to notify the employee of their decision after the meeting?
10 calendar days
30 calendar days
7 calendar days
14 calendar days
86
Which representative is included in the Labor Management Committee aside from the members appointed?
Chief of Police
Employee Relations representative
Community representative
Safety officer
87
How are multiple court appearances in the same calendar day credited?
Sum of all hours plus one additional hour
As separate appearances or 1 continuous appearance, whichever cost less
Only the first appearance is credited
Twice the time of the longest appearance
88
What is the maximum length for a personal or medical leave of absence granted initially?
6 continuous calendar months
12 continuous calendar months
14 calendar days
3 calendar months
89
What step does a grievance regarding written reprimands/suspension/dismissals/demotions enter the grievance procedure?
2nd
3rd
4th
1st
90
The City shall provide the PBA with a listing of all bargaining unit employees
True
False
91
What happens if the grievance remains unresolved?
It is dismissed
It is submitted to final and binding arbitration
It goes to court
It is reviewed by a committee
92
What is the maximum coverage amount per claimant?
250,000
300,000
150,000
200,000
93
Can employees assigned to non-biddable squads bid off these squads?
Yes
Only when a replacement is available
No
Only during specific times
94
Who may the City retain during layoffs?
Entrance probationary employees
Only senior officers with no special duties
Only employees with the longest seniority
Junior officers with specialized skills or on special assignment
95
What percentage of the employee’s accumulated unused sick leave account do legal heirs receive upon employee’s death?
75%
50%
60%
100%
96
Merit/step increases are based on the performance evaluation.
True
False
97
What must all grievances filed refer to?
A specific law
The name of the file
A court case
A particular section of the Agreement
98
What can the aggrieved employee request during any step of the grievance process?
Compensation
A formal meeting
PBA representation
A written apology
99
Which group of employees shall be laid off first?
The most senior employees
Regular employees
Senior officers with special skills
Entrance probationary employees
100
What is the minimum notice period the PBA must receive before any changes are made to Police Rules or Regulations?
30
21
14
60
101
FTO, Mounted Patrol, COP, SAC, SRO, and other non-biddable squad as determined by the Chief of Police are not biddable.
False
True
102
No payment for unused holiday time shall occur prior to separation or at any other time.
False
True
103
What happens when a special assignment of a junior officer is completed during a layoff?
The officer is automatically promoted
Most senior officer on layoff is notified of their right to displace them
The officer must take a leave of absence
The junior officer remains on the job permanently
104
When is a physician’s certificate required for sick leave?
For any sick leave taken
When sick leave is less than one day
When sick leave exceeds three consecutive days
Only for sick leave taken on weekends
105
How many officer positions per squad may the department choose to exclude from the bid process?
2
3
4
1
106
Employees shall not be eligible for payment of unused Flex Time upon separation from employment.
False
True
107
Which benefits cease during the layoff period while on the preferential re-employment list?
Only pension benefits
Only annual leave and sick leave
All benefits including annual leave and longevity
Only health and life insurance
108
What is required for marked passenger automobiles or prisoner transport vans?
They can be older models without modifications
They must be equipped with a police package including protection cages
They should be electric vehicles
They must have a custom paint job
109
What days are not included when referencing calendar days?
Only public holidays are excluded
Only weekends are excluded
Designated City holidays
Every other day is excluded
110
What is the first action an employee must take if they wish to appeal the decision from the third step?
Submit the grievance to the Director of Human Resources
Wait for a follow-up from HR
Submit the grievance to the Chief of Police
Speak to their supervisor
111
An absence without pay is only to be administered on an emergency basis.
True
False
112
How many hours between separate subpoenaed appearances to guarantee the minimum credit(3hr) for additional appearances?
3 hour lapse between subpoena release and subsequent appearance
2 hour lapse between subpoena release and subsequent appearance
4 hour lapse between subpoena release and subsequent appearance
No lapse is required
113
How does the City notify employees about recall?
United States certified mail
Phone call
In-person visit
Email
114
During a layoff, when is an individual not considered to have completely terminated from the City’s employment?
When they are on a preferential re-employment list
When they have exhausted all sick leave
When they retire
When they resign voluntarily
115
How often is additional annual leave credited to the leave account?
Every year
Every 5 years
Every 3 years
Every 10 years
116
How many unused holiday hours can be carried over to the next payroll fiscal year?
68.5 hours
No hours
40 hours
80 hours
117
Medical leave of absence without pay requires:
A certification from a licensed physician
A notarized affidavit
Only the employee’s statement
Approval from a supervisor
118
How many calendar days does the PBA have to notify the Director of HR of their intent to arbitrate?
21 days
30 days
45 days
14 days
119
How can an employee maintain health and life insurance during the layoff period?
The City continues to pay for it
By paying the costs themselves
It is automatically suspended
By applying for new insurance separately
120
How many hours of sick leave are granted for each bi-weekly payroll period worked?
4.5 hrs
5.0 hrs
2.5 hrs
3.8 hrs
121
At what time must the employee select the process to be used for their grievance?
During a meeting
Before the suspension or dismissal occurs
After the grievance is resolved
On the form provided at the time of filing the grievance
122
How many calendar days does the employee have to submit the grievance after receiving the Chief of Police’s response?
30 calendar days
14 calendar days
10 calendar days
7 calendar days
123
What can the parties do if the selected arbitrator is not available?
Wait indefinitely
Choose a new arbitrator from the list
Cancel the hearing
Ignore the arbitration
124
What action can the City take if the PBA breaches the Article?
Raise employee salaries
Extend the Agreement
Initiate a mandatory training session
Obtain an injunction in court
125
By what date must employees select their vacation schedule?
December 31
April 1
March 15
January 1
126
If departmental seniority is equal between employees, how does the City decide who has seniority for layoffs?
By a coin toss
By conducting an exam
The City determines the method to break the tie
By highest education level
127
Who is responsible for furnishing a copy of the written rules and regulations to the PBA?
City Employees
City
Mayor
PBA
128
Who can PBA Executive Officers contact without prior permission?
Supervisors only
Only other PBA officers
Employees not involved in the grievance
Any employees, as long as it does not interfere with work
129
Which service provides the list of arbitrators to the PBA?
National Labor Relations Board
Labor and Employment Relations Division
Federal Arbitration Board
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
130
In what order are employees recalled from layoff?
Random order
Alphabetical order
Order of original hire date
Reverse order of sworn classification seniority
131
When an employee's accrued sick leave is exhausted, they can borrow/get an advancement from their own leave account.
False
True
132
When is the additional annual leave credited to an employee’s leave account?
On the 1st day of 1st payroll cycle at the beginning of the calendar year
On the employee’s hire anniversary date
At the end of each calendar year
On the employee’s birthday
133
What step follows if a grievance is not settled at the second step?
The employee must start over
The grievance is automatically accepted
The grievance is closed
The employee can appeal the decision
134
What is the maximum number of hours of unused annual leave that can be paid out?
160 hrs
400 hrs
240 hrs
320 hrs
135
How much of the unused sick leave is paid to an employee retiring under the City pension plan?
All of the unused sick leave
No payment is made
One-quarter of the unused sick leave
One-half of the unused sick leave
136
What happens if an employee does not use their Floating Holidays within the payroll fiscal year?
It can be gifted to another employee
It converts to extra pay
It carries over to the next fiscal year
It is forfeited with no carry over or payment
137
What happens to an individual’s service record when they are recalled from a preferential employment list after layoff?
Their service time is reset to zero
Their service is extended by 30 days
They lose all previous service time
Their service record is considered continuous without a break
138
How long is the promotional probationary period for employees?
Three months
Nine months
Six months
One year
139
By what date must the first two Flex Time days be used?
June 30
September 30
April 30
March 31
140
By what date must the third Flex Time days be used?
March 31
June 30
September 30
April 30
141
Who has the authority to alter the awarding of merit step increases if ratings are inappropriate?
Director of Human Resources
Employee’s Supervisor
Captain
Chief
142
What happens to an employee demoted during the promotional probationary period regarding their pay?
They are placed at the same pay they had prior to the promotion
They retain the promotional pay grade and step
They lose all previous pay increases
They are placed at a lower pay grade but same step number
143
Who should the employee present the grievance to if their bureau reports directly to an Assistant Chief?
Chief of Police
Division Commander
PBA Representative
Assistant Chief
144
Employees on modified work schedules may receive up to how many hours of shift premium incentive pay per week?
40.0 hours only
No shift premium
50 hours
34.3 hours or 45.7 hours depending on work weeks
145
What can happen to employees who participate in a breach of this Article?
They may be promoted
They will be reemployed automatically
They shall be subject to disciplinary action
They will receive a warning
146
Grievances filed by entrance probationary employees shall only proceed to the ____ step of the Grievance Procedure?
4th
1st
3rd
2nd
147
How many official paid holidays are designated by the Mayor during the fiscal year for the Police Department?
10
12
11
13
148
Within how many days must the City forward the deducted dues to the PBA?
15 days
30 days
5 days
10 days
149
What is a grievance defined as?
A formal agreement
A difference, dispute, or complaint regarding the Agreement
A suggestion for improvement
A request for leave
150
What does “Absence Without Leave” (AWL) mean?
Being late to work by 10 minutes without informing anyone
Absence for any part of a work day not approved by the immediate supervisor
Taking a full day off with supervisor’s verbal approval
Taking a scheduled vacation day
151
The decision of the arbitrator shall be ____?
Final and binding
Non-binding
Advisory
Temporary
152
When can the provisions of the Agreement be suspended?
Staff shortages
Policy changes
Civil emergencies like riots or hurricanes
Budget cuts
153
What happens within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Chief of Police receiving the written grievance?
The Chief meets with the aggrieved employee
The grievance is forwarded to another department
The grievance is dismissed
The Chief reviews the grievance
154
What is a layoff defined as?
An increase in employee workload
A voluntary resignation by employees
A promotion within the Department
A reduction in employees due to lack of work
155
What happens if a written request regarding equipment deficiency has not been addressed?
The Chief of Police resolves it on their own
It is submitted to the Labor Management Committee
It is ignored
The employee must submit another request
156
How must the Floating Holidays be taken?
In one 8.0, 10.0, or 11.4 hour increment based on work schedule
In any amount of hours chosen by the employee
Only as full day off without specifying hours
Only in half-day increments
157
If not settled in the 1st step, how long does an employee have to present their grievance?
10 calendar days
14 calendar days
30 calendar days
7 calendar days
158
How many days notice must the PBA be given before changes to job descriptions?
14
30
7
10
159
What options do unit members have in matters involving suspension or dismissal?
They can use either Civil Service Appeal procedure or grievance procedures
They can only use the Civil Service Appeal procedure
They can only use the grievance procedure
They cannot choose any process
160
What can employees do regarding disciplinary actions during the declared civil emergency?
Challenge them immediately
Grieve them after the declared emergency
Accept them quietly
Ignore them
161
The City can remove the take home car program during the term of the agreement.
True
False
162
From how many names must the City and the PBA select the arbitrator?
5 names
7 names
12 names
10 names
163
For employees on the modified work schedule, how many hours are defined in the four week work cycle?
180 hours
120 hours
160 hours
140 hours
164
What is the minimum rest period between an extended/call-back tour and the next scheduled tour?
8 hours
6 hours
4 hours
10 hours
165
How many hours of holiday pay are employees paid, regardless of if the holiday was during scheduled work or not?
10 hours
8 hours
4 hours
11.4 hours
166
How many calendar days’ written notice must be given to employees being laid off?
30 calendar days
7 calendar days
21 calendar days
14 calendar days
167
How are banked holiday compensation hours determined?
Equal to employees work schedule (8, 10, 11.4 hours)
10 hours only
8 hours only
11.4 hours only
168
What may happen if an employee is required or volunteers to serve on a Complaint Review Board during off-duty hours?
The employee will be suspended
The employee’s day off and working hours may be adjusted by the Department
The employee must use vacation time
The employee will not receive any compensation
169
How many calendar days does an employee have to present their grievance after an incident?
10 calendar days
21 calendar days
14 calendar days
30 calendar days
170
What cannot be suspended during the declared civil emergency?
Health benefits
Job positions
Work hours
Wage rates, overtime, and other monetary benefits
171
How many Flex Time days are awarded annually to employees?
3 days
2 days
4 days
5 days
172
What can the parties request if they mutually find the list of arbitrators unsatisfactory before striking any names?
A longer arbitration period
A higher fee
A new panel
Additional names on the list
173
How many members are appointed by the Chief of Police to the Labor Management Committee?
8
2
4
6
174
When must an employee notify their supervisor to receive compensation for sick leave?
At the end of the day they are sick
Immediately after returning to work
At least one hour before their scheduled reporting time
No notification is required
175
If Management fails to observe time limits for any step of the grievance procedure, what occurs?
The grieving employee must start over
The grievance automatically advances to the next step
The grievance goes back to the initial step
The grievance is dismissed
176
When is seniority not considered in work assignments?
When performance evaluations are pending
When training is a factor and skills are equal
When tasks will not be affected
When officers are on leave
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How soon must an employee respond to a recall notice?
Within 1 week
Within 10 days
Within 2 working days
Within 4 working days
178
Who is responsible for paying the FMCS filing fee?
The PBA
The City
An Arbitrator
Both parties
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Who is exempt from the bid process?
Officers with over five years of service
Tenured officers
Supervisors
Probationary personnel
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If the grievance is not settled in the 1st step, who does the employee present their appeal to?
PBA representative
Division Commander (or designee)
Lieutenant
Chief of Police
181
If a promotion/assignment occurs within 90 days of the annual salary review, what is the employee’s new rate of pay?
One step beyond the rate they would have received without the promotion
The same as before the promotion
One step below their current step
Two steps higher than the current step
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Which positions are eligible for step increases after one year of satisfactory performance?
Flight Instructor and Operations Manager
Flight Attendant and Flight Supervisor
Operations Manager and Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot and Flight Supervisor
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How many hours of accrued sick leave per calendar year may an employee be granted for personal (non-illness) purposes?
60 hrs
50.2 hrs
30.5 hrs
45.7 hrs
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What is the minimum amount of annual leave an employee is entitled to take each year if properly requested?
100 hrs
60 hrs
80 hrs
40 hrs
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Can an employee request a personal leave of absence immediately after medical leave for maternity?
Only if approved by a supervisor
No, they must return to work first
Yes, for the purpose of extended care of the infant
No, personal leave cannot follow medical leave
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What happens to annual leave hours accumulated above the maximum carryover limit?
They remain in annual leave balance
They are forfeited
They are transferred to sick leave
They are paid out in cash
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Which employee is NOT eligible for payment of unused annual leave?
An employee with more than 2 years of service
An employee with less than 1 year of continuous service
An employee who separated voluntarily
An employee who gave two weeks’ notice
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How is placement determined for an employee who is disciplinarily demoted from a promotional position?
At the lowest step of the new pay grade
Step equivalent to length of service including any step increases achieved
At the same pay rate they held prior to promotion
At a random step within the new pay grade
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How is time spent on late calls calculated?
At 200% double time only after 40 hours worked
At 100% regular pay regardless of hours worked
At 150% overtime pay regardless of hours worked
At 125% overtime pay after normal work hours
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During leave under the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), what types of leave hours must an employee use if available?
Only annual hours
No leave hours are required
Both sick and/or annual hours
Only sick hours
191
How much will the City charge the PBA per member per deduction?
10¢ per member
50¢ per member
30¢ per member
No charge
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How is partial annual leave accrued in the month an employee is hired or separated?
Based on the employee’s supervisor’s discretion
Based on the entire month regardless of work days
No partial annual leave is accrued during these months
According to the 1st or last day employee actually worked/was on paid leave
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What is the maximum percentage of the total amount deducted that the City may charge the PBA?
5%
1%
10%
2%
194
Who has the sole discretion to determine if civil emergency conditions exist?
The City Council
The Mayor
The Governor
The Chief of Police
195
Who must grant permission for PBA representatives or unit employees to leave their posts for grievance matters?
Other employees
PBA Executive Officers
Shift or Bureau Commander
Any supervisor
196
How long does the immediate supervisor have to respond to the grievance in writing?
10 calendar days
14 calendar days
7 calendar days
21 calendar days
197
Where is the PBA allowed to erect bulletin boards?
Text messages
Personal phone calls
Roll call boards and employee email distribution
Social Media
198
Employees beginning their midnight shift (starting on or after 1800 hrs), what is the shift premium rate/hr for FY2025?
$1.70
$1.90
$2.10
$2.00
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When an employee is reassigned to a lower pay grade, their new step placement is based on:
Their length of service with credit for previous step increases
The highest step of the old pay grade
The lowest step of the new pay grade
Their original hire date only
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The question of whether this Article has been breached shall not be subject to the grievance procedure
True
False
