5. Personnel Policy Handbook - Laserfiche WebLink

WORK CONDITIONS AND HOURS EMERGENCY CLOSINGS 503 Effective Date: 01/01/2016 On occasion, it may be necessary for Cass County to close down for emergencies or extreme weather. Unless an emergency closing is announced, all employees are expected to report to work in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable policies. In the event of inclement weather, employees are urged to use their own discretion in deciding whether they can commute safely to work. Employees who anticipate being late to work due to inclement weather and resulting road conditions, will be required to follow the call-in and notice procedures set forth by the Department. Decisions to Close and Communication The decision to close an office or facility due to inclement weather may be made during the course of our normal operating hours, or may be made before the start of the day. For foreseeable closings, Cass County will communicate the closing in advance. In the event the decision is made prior to the start of the workday, we will contact local media stations as early as possible. A message will also be posted on the County’s website or employees may call the Sherriff’s Office County Storm Line. Inclement Weather Inclement weather can cause transportation problems or locally hazardous conditions. Regionally, conditions can vary widely, with some localities experiencing much more weather-related disruption than others. Severe weather may result in some business or school closures even as the Cass County remains open for regular business. This can affect an employee’s ability to report to work. Personal safety is an important consideration when evaluating the ability to commute to work during severe weather. Leave Use and Compensation Where the decision to close is made prior to the start of the workday, including for inclement weather, employees will typically be paid for the day, except hourly employees, who may use annual leave. Employees scheduled off will not be entitled to any change in compensation. Where an employee is required to work when the County is closed, the employee may receive compensatory time, at the discretion of the Department Head. Where the decision to close is made during the workday, employees who work all of the hours the County remains open, will receive full pay. Otherwise, employees may be required to use annual leave. In the event the day is less than five hours, no lunch hours are allowed. If weather conditions prevent an employee from working as scheduled when the County remains open, leave taken due to inclement weather is charged to annual leave or leave without pay. The county storm line phone number is 241-5880. Cass County 26