sick leave

Question 1

What is the responsibility of the department administration regarding its members’ health?

Answer 1

Ensure health and well-being, provide opportunities to treat medical problems

Members should be able to perform all essential job functions.

Question 2

Sick leave will be monitored with the idea that as a member’s sick leave accumulates, they will be brought in for an interview with the Chief of Department or Assistant Chief in the presence of a _______.

Answer 2

union representative

Medical problems will be considered confidential during the interview.

Question 3

What may the Chief of Department or Assistant Chief offer a member during the interview regarding medical problems?

Answer 3

• Opportunity to see a physician at city’s expense
• Order to see a physician at city expense

This is to diagnose and treat reoccurring medical problems.

Question 4

If a member refuses to attend any examination ordered by the Chief of Department or Assistant Chief, what may result?

Answer 4

Serious disciplinary actions

Disciplinary actions will be held in abeyance if the member complies with the order.

Question 5

Frequent sick leave can indicate a potential substance abuse problem or a medical problem that can be _______.

Answer 5

treated

The department has a responsibility to address such issues.

Question 6

What is the policy regarding members who claim sick leave and participate in employment activities at another job?

Answer 6

May be treated as submitting a false report or fraud

Violations may lead to severe disciplinary action according to the Labor Contract.

Question 7

Members that call in sick must contact the appropriate District Battalion Chief. If unable, they should call the _______.

Answer 7

other District Battalion Chief

If still unable, they must leave a voice message with their details.

Question 8

What information should a member leave in a voice message if they cannot contact a District Battalion Chief?

Answer 8

• Name
• Assignment
• Phone number for contact

This ensures proper communication regarding their sick leave.

Question 9

True or false: There is a set number of sick days beyond which a member will be considered a sick leave abuser.

Answer 9

FALSE

Patterns of sick leave will be monitored instead.