Discipline and Discrimination Flashcards
(32 cards)
Lowest level of Progressive Discipline
- name
- type
- what form must be filled out
214.5
- Educational Counseling
- Non-disciplinary
- Employee Counseling Form
Second lowest level of progressive discipline
- name
- what form must be filled out
214.5
Verbal Counseling
Employee Counseling Form
How is the DRB selected for each disciplinary action?
214.4
Operations Deputy Chief selects 3 members not to be of a lower rank. The member being disciplined should also be considered when choosing the members
Who is the Chair of the DRB?
214.4
Senior Operations Deputy Chief
Who makes up the DRB?
214.4
Operations Deputy Chief (Chair) -Battalion Chief -Firefighter -Captain -Union Designee -Paramedic -Engineer The Department HR Manager will serve in an advisor's capacity
What is the DRB and what is its function?
214.4
Disciplinary Review Board (DRB)
Review recommendations of discipline
–written reprimand or greater
What is the lowest level of discipline that must be forwarded and to whom?
214.4
Written Reprimand
Forwarded to the appropriate Deputy Chief along with Disciplinary Action Checklist and recommendations
What are forms of non-disciplinary actions?
214.4 / 214.2
- Continued Education -Special Evaluations
- Educational Counseling -Mentoring
- Verbal Counseling -Remedial Training
- Work Improvement Plans
If arrested or charged with a crime how soon must that employee report the incident and to whom?
214.4
Within 24 hours and to their immediate supervisor. The employee also has a continuing obligation to report any new developments of their case
Who has the final decision making authority regarding discipline?
214.1
The Fire Chief
What is the principle objective of disciplinary action?
214.1
To correct performance deficiencies and unacceptable behavior or conduct; and motivate employees by improving work habits, behaviors, and morale
Categories of offenses in the Disciplinary Matrix
214.6
- Minor
- Intermediate
- Major
Levels of sanctions in the Disciplinary Matrix
214.6
- Presumptive Sanctions
- Minimum Sanctions
- Maximum Sanctions
Most severe form of discipline
214.5
Discharge or Termination
A disciplinary action relieving the employee in a non-pay status
214.5
Suspension
Lowest level of “official record” of discipline
-What checklist must be followed?
214.5
-Written Reprimand
Disciplinary Action Checklist
What level of discipline does an employee fall with their 2nd DUI?
215.4
Termination or Discharge
What level of the Disciplinary Matrix does an employee fall with their 1st DUI?
215.4
Intermediate Infractions,
presumptive sanctions at a minimum
Maximum amount of days allowed of jail time?
- what happens if over that limit?
215. 4
90 days
Termination
When an employee loses 5% because of loss of driving privileges who gets that 5%?
215.4
The employee will not be allowed to drive, so the employee that is provisionally promoted for that period will receive that 5%
What actions are taken for an employee that has lost driving privileges?
215.4
- Shall not drive any city owned vehicle and may not drive their personal vehicle on city property
- If driving is part of the employee’s job requirements the Fire Chief, with consultation with HR, impose discipline up to and including termination
- A 5% pay cut while the driving restrictions are in place
How soon should an employee notify their supervisor of any change in their drivers license status?
-What is the minimum penalty for not notifying within that time limit?
215.4
- 24 hours
- Minimum of one day suspension without pay
What is the discipline level for retaliation towards someone that reported hazing?
216.F
Major Infraction
What is the discipline level of the Matrix for any infringement on bodily integrity?
216.D
Intermediate Level
