TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Human Resources
MEETING DATE: April 23, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kao Saeturn
PHONE:
707-234-6600
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing an Alternative Work Week Allowing the Utilization of a 9/80 Work Schedule for All Departments
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt resolution authorizing an alternative work week providing for the utilization of a 9/80 work schedule for all departments; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Ordinance No. 363 was adopted in 1956, with multiple amendments since; Ordinance No. 4342, passed August 18, 2015 to amend certain sections of Title 3 Personnel; Mendocino County Code Section 3.04.100 - Hours of Work establishes the County work week for pay purposes.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Pursuant to Mendocino County Code 3.04.100 Hours of Work (A) All County employment is based on a forty (40) hour week, or such other number of hours as the Board of Supervisors may designate by resolution. The County work week for all departments shall be computed from 0001 hours Sunday through 2400 hours the following Saturday (i.e., midnight Saturday through midnight Saturday) for pay purposes; provided, however, that the work week for any department may be changed to a different workweek by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
Departments have expressed the desire to utilize a 9/80 alternative work schedule. A 9/80 schedule is a desirable schedule, contributing to work-life balance, job satisfaction, employee retention and recruitment.
This schedule is not designed to evade overtime requirements in the law. Under a 9/80 alternative work schedule, enrolled employees work eight (8) 9-hour days and one (1) 8-hour day for a total of 80 hours during the two-week period. The Department of Labor - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (29 CFR Section 778.105) permits employers to...
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