O-2009-3129 approving updated Employee Policy Handbook

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CHAPTER SEVEN ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY 7.01 Attendance and Work Hours Regular Work Hours - An employee's normal workweek shall be defined based on their assigned position. For employees assigned a 9/80 schedule, the workweek will commence at noon on Friday and end on the following Friday at noon. Employees on this schedule will work 7:30 am — 5:30 pm Monday — Thursday and 8:00 am — 5:00 pm on Friday with alternating Fridays off, and consist of 40 hours per work week. For employees assigned a standard 40 hour work week, the normal work week shall begin on midnight Sunday and end at midnight on the following Sunday, consisting of 40 hours per workweek. The actual work schedule shall be assigned by the employee's supervisor. Non exempt Fire personnel work a 24-hour shift based on a 28 -day, 212 hour work cycle. In times of disaster or emergency, working hours shall be determined by the City Manager. Adjustment to Work Hours- In order to assure the continuity of City services, it may be necessary for Department Directors to establish other operating hours for their departments. Work hours and work shifts must be arranged to provide continuous service to the public. Meal Periods- Full-time employees (excluding most Emergency personnel) are provided a one- hour unpaid meal period near the middle of the workday. Meal periods may be staggered by the Department Director in order to minimize departmental interruption. Attendance and Punctuality- To maintain a safe and productive work environment, the City expects employees to be reliable and punctual in reporting to work. Absenteeism and tardiness may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. In the instance an employee cannot avoid being late to work or is unable to work as scheduled, the employee must personally notify his/her supervisor as soon as possible of the anticipated tardiness or absence in accordance with Departmental procedures. 0.