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Committee debates whether vacation should count toward overtime threshold
Summary
Members debated whether vacation should count toward the 40-hour threshold that triggers overtime/time-and-a-half, with the police chief warning operational staffing could be affected if rules are tightened. Staff will reconcile policy language and chief input.
Committee members reviewed whether vacation time should count toward the 40-hour payroll threshold used to calculate overtime and time-and-a-half. The chief's input—reported by staff—warned that if vacation did not count, employees might be less willing to work extra shifts, leaving departments short-staffed: "He just wanted to be heard," staff said of the chief's concerns.
The committee discussed alignment with county practice and operational realities; some said the written policy already specifies "hours worked" and does not count vacation, while others said the current practice has been to count vacation and time-and-a-half was being paid. Staff will clarify language to match the committee's enforcement intent and avoid inconsistent application across departments.
