!TEST**No. 301, Compensation And Classification Program Flashcards
(48 cards)
What is the purpose of the Total Compensation Program?
To attract/retain/motivates the highest quality employees to accomplish the City mission.
What are the objectives of the Total Compensation Program?
- salary ranges for like positions
- performance system that aligns with the org’s mission
- state/federal laws followed
- comp program communicated to employees
Who is responsible for the establishment/maintenance of a compensation classification plan?
HR/RM Director
When can a position be reclassified?
When the essential duties and responsibilities of the position change (can be reclassified to a higher or lower level).
Who makes final decision on job reclassification?
Made by HR/RM Director, approved by City Council.
What happens when a position is reclassified to a class in a higher pay range?
Employee may receive a salary adjustment (unless employees salary is less than minimum of new class; if so, it will move up to new minimum).
What happens when a position is reclassified to a class in a lower pay range?
Employees pay may be reduced (but, if current pay is above max in new pay range, employee not eligible for any increases until max pay range is higher than salary again).
Who maintains copies of current job descriptions?
HR/RM Director
Who determines salaries for City Mgr, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Judge, and Asst City Judge?
City Council
*How is the work week defined?
7 consecutive 24-hour periods (work week begins 12:01 a.m. Saturday, ends 12:00 midnight the following Friday).
The City may adopt a work period of up to how many days, for sworn fire and police personnel?
Up to 28 days.
Who determines the meal break length and schedule?
Supervisors, typically 30 to 60 uninterrupted minutes.
What is a flex work schedule?
A schedule that differs from the normally established work week hours.
Who determines the exempt and non-exempt status of an employee?
HR/RM Director (according to the classification of the position).
What employees are not eligible for overtime compensation?
Exempt employees.
*After how many hours will fire employees receive overtime compensation?
Anything in excess of 156 hours worked in a 21 day work period.
What is Compensatory Time Off?
Non-exempt employees may earn compensatory time off, in lieu of cash payment (at a rate of 1 1/2 hours off for every overtime hour worked).
**What is the max number of compensatory hours an employee is allowed to accrue?
120 hours (80 hours of actual overtime).
If an employee has compensatory time, upon SEPARATION from employment, how is it paid?
It is paid at their regular rate.
What determines whether a non-exempt employee is on stand-by?
When required to be available, and fit for duty, if called back to work (may be required to carry a pager/phone, and respond to calls within a certain amount of time; can maintain normal life activities as long as it doesn’t interfere with his ability to work).
How much do employees get paid when on stand-by?
2 dollars per hour for every hour on stand-by.
What is a Voluntary Callback List?
Supervisors may establish a callback list of employees who voluntarily choose to report back to work if needed.
What is Shift Differential Pay?
A procedure established to give additional pay for hours worked between 4pm and 8am.
Who is and is not elligible for Shift Differential Pay?
Non-exempt, regular status, full-time and part-time are eligible; sworn fire personnel, exempt employees, and contract/temp employees are not.
