Board clarifies compensatory-time policy, sets caps and automatic payout

The Livingston County Board approved Jan. 16 a resolution amending the personnel policy to clarify rules governing compensatory time for employees who do not work a regular 40-hour week.

Ginger explained the update removes a confusing provision that required payment when employees worked more than 40 hours and instead allows employees who are normally scheduled for less than 40 hours to comp time up to 40 at straight time; hours over 40 are comped at time-and-a-half as required by statute. The policy also codifies caps per guidance from the Office of Management Personnel: 240 hours for non–public-safety employees and 480 hours for police and fire. When an employee exceeds the cap, the hours will be automatically cashed out at the applicable rate. The board approved the change by roll call.

Human-resources staff said employees will receive a notice and must acknowledge they have read and understood the change.

Next steps: HR will distribute notice to all employees and implement the cap and payout procedures at fiscal year end or when caps are exceeded.