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Decatur County adopts revised overtime policy clarifying calculation and exceptions
Summary
The board approved a revised overtime policy that calculates overtime based on actual hours worked after 40 hours and outlines exceptions for departments with different schedules and emergency services.
Commissioners on July 7 adopted a revised county overtime policy clarifying how overtime is calculated and listing department exceptions. The policy states that overtime is based on actual hours worked after the typical 40-hour pay period; paid leave (PTO, personal, sick, comp time, bereavement) does not count as hours worked for overtime calculation. Departments with a 35-hour standard do not receive overtime until they exceed 40 hours unless an exception is granted.
The policy allows department heads to request exceptions and explicitly lists the sheriff’s department, highway department and 9-1-1/dispatch divisions as having recognized exceptions for emergency services, long-distance transports or specialized training.
Commissioners said the revisions reflect earlier discussions about communication and operational needs. The board approved the policy by voice vote.
