(A) DFEMS non-exempt employees may choose compensatory leave in lieu of paid overtime for each occurrence prior to the performance of any overtime hours. Employees must make their choice in writing on forms provided by HR.
(B) Compensatory leave shall be earned at the rate of one and one-half hours of compensatory leave for each hour worked over 40 hours for non-207(k) and uniformed personnel with daywork schedule and after 168 hours for 207(k) employees.
(C) Non-exempt employees may accumulate a maximum of 120 hours of compensatory leave. All hours earned over 120 shall be paid as overtime.
(D) Compensatory leave must be approved in advance by an employee's immediate supervisor before it is accrued or used. Approval to use accrued compensatory leave shall be in accordance with the provisions of the FLSA as amended.
(E) Upon termination of county employment, an employee shall be paid for all accumulated compensatory leave at the final regular rate of pay.
(Ord. 2022-15, passed 11-3-2022)