HGEA Flashcards
(30 cards)
True or False:
A written notice of a discharge or disciplinary demotion action shall be issued to the Employee in person, or if impracticable, mailed to the Employee’s last known address at least 10 days prior to the discharge or disciplinary demotion Action.
True 10 days prior!
When an Employee is suspended for 4 or less working days the Employee shall be given a written notice within how many hours?
A. 24
B. 48
C. 36
4.12
48 hours.
When an Employee is suspected for 5 or more working days the Employee shall be given a written notice when?
A. 48 hours
B. 24 hours
C. prior to the commencement of the suspension?
D. After the suspension
C. Prior to the commencement of the suspension
What shall the notice of suspension contain?
- The specific reason(s) for the suspension.
- The effective date(s) of the suspension and
- A Statement that the employee may consult with the Union on the matter.
How shall the notice of suspension be provided to the employee?
The notice of suspension shall be provided to the Employee in person, or if impracticable, mailed to the Employee’s last know address.
What shall the notice of discharge or disciplinary demotion contain?
- The specific reason(s) for the action.
- The effective date(s) of the discharge or disciplinary demotion
- An opportunity to respond prior to the effective date of the discharge or disciplinary demotion and
- A statement that the employee may consult with the Union on the Matter.
Within how many working days shall a grievance be presented to an appropriate supervisor from the time of the alleged violation occurrance?
A. 10 working days
B. 7 working days
C. 30 Calendar days
D. 20 working days
D. within 20 working days
How many days does a immediate supervisor have to reply to the grievance?
A. 5 days
B. 5 working days
C. 7 days
D. 7 working days
D. Within 7 working days
If a grievant is not satisfied with the results of the informal conference, how many days does the grievant or Union have to submit a written statement of the grievance after receiving the answers to the informal conference?
A. 5 days
B. 5 working days
C. 7 days
D. 7 working days
D. Within 7 working days
According to Article 8, Regular Employees may only be disciplined:
A. At the discretion of the supervisor
B. Without reason if performance is unsatisfactory
C. Without proper cause
D. With proper cause only
D. With proper cause only
For an Exempt Employee to be protected from discipline without proper cause, they must meet how many specific conditions?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. None
B. 3
Which of the following is NOT one of the three conditions required for Exempt Employees to be protected under Article 8?
A. Employee is covered by a federal contract
B. Employee has at least six (6) months of continuous service in their current position
C. Employee’s position is within the authorized ceiling of the State Appropriations Act
D. Employee is in an ongoing program without a termination date
A. Employee is covered by a federal contract
In the case of a written reprimand, the employee must be informed:
A. Orally only
B. By posting it on a notice board
C. In writing, with the specific reason and their right to consult the union
D. In writing, but without reasons due to confidentiality
C. In writing, with the specific reason and their right to consult the union
How much notice must an employee receive after being suspended for 4 or fewer working days?
A. At least 5 days in advance
B. Immediately upon return
C. Within 48 hours after the suspension
D. Before the suspension begins
C. Within 48 hours after the suspension
An employee facing discharge or disciplinary demotion must be given written notice:
A. On the day of the discharge
B. Ten days before the action
C. Five days before the action
D. Only after the union approves it
B. Ten days before the action
Which of the following programs is excluded from Paragraph B’s protections regarding discipline of Exempt Employees?
A. Housing & Community Development Corporation of Hawai‘i
B. Temporary public service employment programs (e.g., SCET, CETA)
C. Federal transportation planning programs
D. None
B. Temporary public service employment programs (e.g., SCET, CETA)
If a written reprimand or notice of suspension cannot be delivered in person, it must be:
A. Posted online
B. Delivered to their direct supervisor
C. Sent to the employee’s last known address
D. Emailed to the department head
C. Sent to the employee’s last known address
Which of the following must be included in a notice of suspension for five or more working days?
A. Statement that the action is final
B. Opportunity to appeal to a civilian review board
C. Specific reason(s), effective date(s), and right to consult the union
D. Supervisor’s recommendation only
C. Specific reason(s), effective date(s), and right to consult the union
Disciplinary demotions must be:
A. Permanent
B. Until the next performance review
C. For a specified period of time
D. Determined by the department head’s discretion only
C. For a specified period of time
What is the maximum number of compensatory time hours an employee may accumulate?
A. 160 hours
B. 180 hours
C. 200 hours
D. 240 hours
D. 240 hours
According to Article 21, how many rest periods is an employee entitled to during a regular 8-hour workday?
A. One 10-minute rest period
B. Two 15-minute rest periods
C. Two 10-minute rest periods
D. One 45-minute break
C. Two 10-minute rest periods
When does an employee earn a rest period during continuous overtime work?
A. After every hour
B. After every two (2) hours
C. At the end of the shift only
D. After five hours
B. After every two (2) hours
Shift schedules must be posted at least how far in advance?
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. One week
D. Two weeks
D. Two weeks
Changes to shift schedules require:
A. Employee approval only
B. Department head’s discretion only
C. Good cause and at least 48 hours’ notice
D. Union majority vote
C. Good cause and at least 48 hours’ notice
