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County commissioners discuss revising vacation and sick-time policy amid staff concerns
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed possible changes to vacation and sick-time accruals and payout rules, including front-loading leave, converting time to a single personal-time bank, and limits on payouts when employees depart. They asked payroll to draft a formal proposal for consideration.
Van Zandt County commissioners and staff discussed potential revisions to the county’s vacation and sick-time policies, including front-loading vacation for new hires, converting separate vacation and sick banks into a single personal-time bank, and limits on payouts at separation.
Staff and commissioners said current practice dates to policy language established as far back as 1986, and multiple participants said the county’s benefits compare favorably with neighboring jurisdictions. One county official asked payroll staff to develop a clear,…
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