County approves holiday pay structure including double time for called-in public works staff

The Town of Rising Sun, MD, held a meeting on January 14, 2025, where key discussions centered around employee holiday pay and adjustments to a proposed ordinance.

During the meeting, officials clarified the payment structure for employees working on holidays. It was confirmed that employees scheduled to work on holidays would receive their regular holiday pay, which amounts to eight hours, in addition to double time for any hours worked beyond their regular shift. For instance, if a public works employee is called in to work for two hours on a holiday, they would receive their eight hours of holiday pay plus double time for the two hours worked.

The discussion also highlighted the complexities of call-in pay. If an employee works their scheduled shift and is later called back for additional work, they would receive a minimum of four hours of pay for that call-in, unless the work exceeds two hours, in which case they would be compensated at double time for the extra hours.

Following the discussion on holiday pay, the council moved to address grammatical corrections in a proposed ordinance. A motion was made to approve the ordinance with minor corrections, including a spelling error and a clarification in wording. The council unanimously approved the motion, indicating a commitment to ensuring the accuracy of the documentation while maintaining the context of the ordinance.

The meeting concluded with a clear understanding of the holiday pay structure and a step forward in legislative processes, reflecting the town's ongoing efforts to manage employee compensation effectively.