Human Resource Policy: Time and Compensation

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What is the maximum amount of compensatory time that an employee may accumulate?

160 hours

100 hours

120 hours (correct)

140 hours

Which type of employee is not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time?

On-Call Employee

Non-exempt Employee

Salaried Employee

Exempt Employee (correct)

What is the purpose of the on-call period?

To provide employees with extra time off

To ensure employees are available to return to work (correct)

To punish employees for not working hard enough

To give employees a chance to work overtime

What happens to an employee who refuses to work overtime?

They will be subject to disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

How are productive hours calculated for sworn personnel?

According to the Meet and Confer Agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the callback provision?

To ensure employees are available to return to work Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the calculation of productive hours?

All approved paid leave, except sick leave and vacation time Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation on productive hours in a workweek?

40 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate at which overtime pay will be paid?

1.5 times the regular rate of pay Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate at which compensatory time will be accrued?

1.5 hours for each hour worked Signup and view all the answers

How will overtime pay and compensatory time be calculated?

By computing time worked to the nearest quarter hour Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of allocating elective City and mandatory overtime?

To meet the operational needs of the Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation for non-exempt officers who are called back to work within one hour of their scheduled shift?

One hour of compensation at time and one half Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum compensation for non-exempt officers who are called back to work more than one hour before their scheduled shift?

Three hours of compensation at time and one half Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation for non-exempt officers who are called back to work but the call-back is canceled within 15 minutes?

15 minutes of compensation at time and one half Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of on-call assignments?

To meet the operational needs of the Department Signup and view all the answers

How will non-exempt civilian employees be compensated for on-call assignments?

According to City policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy for court time?

Court time is paid according to General Order 935 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions

Callback: Off-duty employees in non-exempt positions receive compensation for returning to duty status.
Compensatory Time: Non-exempt employees receive time off instead of overtime pay, with a 120-hour maximum accumulation.
Exempt Employee: Salaried employees not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time.
Non-exempt Employee: Employees eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time for productive hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
On-Call: A period outside regular working hours where an employee must be available to return to work.
Productive Time: Time worked, including approved paid leave (except sick leave and vacation time).

Department Policy

Employees may be required to work beyond regularly scheduled hours or be called back to active duty.
Refusal to work overtime or failure to report back to work may result in disciplinary action.
Supervisors can adjust schedules to ensure no more than 40 productive hours are worked in a week.
Non-exempt employees can choose between overtime pay and compensatory time for productive hours over 40.

Overtime Compensation

Overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
Compensatory time is accrued at 1.5 hours for each hour worked.
Overtime pay and compensatory time are calculated to the nearest quarter hour.

Overtime Assignment Guidelines

Employees may be eligible for overtime pay and/or compensatory time for:
- Employee call-back
- On-call assignments
- Court time

Employee Call-Back

Non-exempt officers receive one hour of compensation at time and one half if called back within one hour of their regularly scheduled shift.
Non-exempt officers receive a minimum of three hours of compensation at time and one half if called back more than one hour before or after their shift.
Supervisors can authorize up to three hours of overtime pay for official reasons (e.g., IA/SIU interview).
Call-backs canceled within 15 minutes or lasting no more than 15 minutes result in 15 minutes of compensation.

On-Call Assignment

Non-exempt officers receive compensatory time according to the Meet and Confer Agreement.
Non-exempt civilian employees are compensated according to Department Head and/or City policy.
On-call employees must:
- Accept on-call assignments
- Maintain necessary equipment
- Respond when called back to work
- Maintain physical and mental fitness standards
- Notify supervisors if unable to be on-call due to illness, injury, or other circumstances

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Description

This quiz covers the policies related to employee compensation, overtime, and time management. It includes definitions of important terms and rules for non-exempt and exempt employees.