(A) This policy applies to all employees of the village, including seasonal employees. However, it does not apply to independent contractors retained by the village.
(B) As required by law, the village shall keep records of all accrued paid leave (including the hours worked per year, the paid leave accrued, the paid leave taken, and the paid leave balance at year’s end).
(C) Accrual begins upon the start of employment or on January 1, 2024, whichever is later.
(D) Each full-time and part-time employee of the village shall receive one hour of paid leave per 40 hours worked, up to and including 40 hours of paid leave days per year. Leave may be taken for any reason, such as going to medical and dental appointments, caring for an ill family member, and attending a funeral.
(E) Paid leave, once accrued, will be granted after the employee provides sufficient notice (of at least seven days) to the Village Mayor (or Acting Village Mayor). If paid leave is necessary due to an emergency, then notice shall be given by the employee as soon as possible.
(F) Up to 40 hours of accrued paid leave may be carried over to the next 12-month period. However, depending on the circumstances, the village may allow, but is not required to allow, more than 40 hours of paid leave off in a year.
(G) The village is not obligated to pay out any accrued, but unused, paid leave. There shall be no payout of any accrued, but unused, paid leave upon separation (resignation or termination).
(Ord. 457, passed 1-10-2024)