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Oklahoma County board directs handbook language tied to federal FLSA rules for law enforcement scheduling
Summary
The board voted to replace explicit '28‑day' scheduling language in the county employee handbook with a citation to the federal FLSA/CFR (section 7(k)) so local law‑enforcement scheduling remains aligned with federal rules; staff will add the citation and hyperlink and update current and working drafts.
Oklahoma County commissioners voted to change handbook language that explicitly referenced a 28‑day work period for law enforcement, directing staff to replace the fixed number with a reference to the applicable federal regulation.
The revision follows a presentation from a sheriff’s office representative who described operational problems created by a fixed 28‑day cycle. The presenter said the county currently relies on the FLSA "7(k) exemption" for law enforcement and that allowable work periods can range from seven to 28…
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