City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manual

City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał

Table of Contents A B C D E F H I J K L List of Appendices G Inclement Weather Number: B-7 Revision: 6 Effective Date: 02-01-2021 1.0 POLICY T he City of Greensboro does not close for inclement weather and employees are expected to be available as needed or as scheduled. T he City Manager or a designee may declare that the Inclement Weather Plan is in effect by announcing that City Administrative Offices are closed; will open at some time other than 8 am; or will close at some time other than 5 pm. I n addition, a Department Director, with the City Manager’s approval, may choose to close a facility or program. 2.0 PURPOSE C ity services must continue to operate at all times including periods of severe inclement weather. Some operations may work an abbreviated schedule; others may temporarily cease specific operations. However, many services become more critical during poor weather conditions. There are times when employees will be called in to work at times that differ from the employee’s normally scheduled work hours to staff City operations. During such conditions, employees may be required to work extended hours or times outside of the employee’s regularly scheduled working hours to staff City operations. 3.0 SCOPE This policy covers benefit eligible City employees in all City departments. 4.0 DEFINITIONS 4.1 Inclement Weather - Weather conditions that make travel to and from work especially difficult. Typically this is an accumulation of ice/snow but could occur as a result of unusually severe storms of other types. 4.2 Benefit Eligible - Full time and part time employees who are eligible for coverage and participation in the City’s benefit programs in addition to legally mandated coverage. See the appendix document, Position Types on page 424. 4.3 Other (Not Benefit Eligible) Employee - An employee assigned to a position designated roster (RP), seasonal temporary (ST), or special project (SP) who is eligible for salary and mandated benefits only. See the appendix document, Position Types on page 424. 4.4 Exempt Status - Employees who are exempt from the minimum wage, overtime, and

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