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Wayne County HR outlines FLSA threshold options, Health Care Trust deductions; approves legal contract and CSEA MOA
Summary
Human Resources Director Brian Sams told the committee rising FLSA overtime-exempt salary thresholds mean four management-confidential positions are below the threshold; the county may raise salaries or change overtime eligibility. The committee approved contracting with Hancock Estabrook LLP and entering a MOA with CSEA Local 859 (both 5-0).
Human Resources Director Brian Sams presented transmittals and policy issues to the committee on March 5. The committee approved two transmittals by recorded vote (each 5-0): authorization to contract with Hancock Estabrook LLP for on-demand labor and employment legal services, and authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with CSEA Local 859 (general and supervisory units).
Sams explained that New York State overtime-exemption salary thresholds are rising and that four management-confidential Grade 5 positions currently fall below the threshold; options include making those employees overtime-eligible or increasing salaries to meet the exemption minimum. He asked that a proposed resolution requiring management-confidential positions meet the exemption threshold be prepared for the April meeting. Sams also said the Health Care Trust will take deductions during third paychecks in three-paycheck months to address short-term funding challenges; County Administrator Mark Humbert confirmed the county will record a budget adjustment and may consider prepaying premiums later this year.
