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Commission eliminates compensatory time, tightens overtime and swaps Fair Friday for Columbus Day
Summary
The commission amended personnel policies to eliminate compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay, to require overtime pay for nonexempt employees except limited emergency exceptions, and to replace “Fair Friday” as a paid holiday with Columbus Day. The changes passed unanimously.
Rich County commissioners approved amendments to two personnel policies Jan. 8 that reshape overtime, comp time and holiday pay for county employees.
Under the amended policy, nonexempt employees will be paid overtime (1.5 times regular pay) for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. The county eliminated the option for employees to receive compensatory time (comp time) in lieu of…
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