For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISTRIBUTION. Includes the passing out of any type of literature, advertising, handbills, circulars, forms, or any other memorabilia.
EMPLOYEE. Any person in the employ of the town in any status.
EXEMPT. Employee classified as executive, administrative, or professional according to provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), plus any elected official.
HOURLY. Employee paid an hourly rate weekly based upon a 40-hour workweek.
NON-EXEMPT. All employees that do not meet the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempt provision.
NON-WORK AREA. Any area on or off the town’s premises not designed as a work area.
NON-WORK TIME. Includes any time during an employee’s workday where the employee is completely relieved of work duties, such as break time and lunchtime. Whether an employee is in paid or unpaid status during these times is immaterial to the designation of NON-WORK TIME.
SALARIED. Employee paid a predetermined amount of compensation weekly based upon a 40-hour work week.
SOLICITATION. Includes, but is not limited to an act which requests, urges, or seeks to induce an employee to give or obligate him or her to pay money for any cause, or for any reason or to sign any document indicating membership in any obligation, association, or group, or indicating support for or a pledge to any such organization, association, or group.
TOWN. The town of Sunman.
WORK AREA. Includes, but is not limited to offices, work sites, locations, conference rooms, common areas, and corridors leading directly thereto, and such other areas, which are essential to the performance of an employee’s duties.
WORK TIME. Includes all of the time when an employee’s duties require that he or she be engaged in work tasks, but does not include the employee’s own time such as meal periods, scheduled breaks, and time before or after a work shift.