Pay for overtime worked will be paid no later than the end of the next pay period. B. Compensatory time off 1. A nonexempt staff member may elect compensatory time off in lieu of compensation. The employing unit may require staff to designate if overtime will be taken as compensatory time off prior to performing the work. Compensatory time off should be taken at a time mutually agreed upon within 180 calendar days from when it was earned.
Compensatory time is earned at the rate of one and one-half hours for each hour worked.
The maximum amount of compensatory time that may be accrued is 240 hours. Staff engaged in public safety work are allowed a maximum accrual of 480 hours. Nonexempt staff who reach the maximum accrual rates will be paid for additional hours of overtime worked. When a staff member with a compensatory time balance transfers between employing units, the original employing unit holds the financial responsibility for the cost of the compensatory time. Any accrued but unused compensatory time will be paid out at the regular rate of pay upon separation from employment.