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Proposed Update of Overtime/Comp Time Policy. Background. Council referral during pension discussions Policy compliance issues & concerns Some exempt staff recording large amounts of “comp time” then using in lieu of vacation
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Background • Council referral during pension discussions • Policy compliance issues & concerns • Some exempt staff recording large amounts of “comp time” then using in lieu of vacation • Large accumulation of comp hours by exempt staff can create FLSA issues • Comp hours kept on books for years • Adverse impact on budget and pension plan • Lax comp time controls caused $150,000 budget adjustment for one department in FY2007
Updated Policy Tightens Control • Stronger language added for exempt staff • New reporting requirement for comp time • Excess comp time report generated when employees accrue 100 hours unused time • Mandatory action for excessive comp time • Comp time over 40 hours must be taken prior to official retirement or termination date • Part of management performance evaluation • Revised policy on first reading 11/13/2012