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Work Schedule Policy
Important disclaimer: The policy available on this page is only an example and is furnished merely as an illustration of its category. It is not meant to be taken and used without consultation with a licensed employment law attorney. If you are in need of a policy for a particular situation, you should keep in mind that any sample policy such as the one available below would need to be reviewed, and possibly modified, by an employment law attorney in order to fit your situation and to comply with the laws of your state. Downloading, printing, or reproducing any of these policies in any manner constitutes your agreement that you understand this disclaimer and that you will not use the policy for your company or individual situation without first having it approved and, if necessary, modified by an employment law attorney of your choice.
Full-time Employees A normal workweek consists of five eight-hour days for a total of 40 hours per week, unless the employee and the Company agree to other hours. Normal pay includes a 40-hour workweek. No additional pay will be owed for time worked unless the employee actually works more than 40 hours in the workweek. Normal working hours and lunch periods may vary from one work location to another.
Part-time Employees Regular working hours of part-time employees are established at the time of employment and may be changed only after permission has been obtained from the supervisor and the president.
Temporary Employees Under some circumstances, the Company may hire temporary, seasonal, or as-needed employees. The work schedules of such employees will vary according to Company needs and may be subject to change at any time.
General - For All Employees To allow employees to accommodate both work and personal life as predictably as possible, the Company will assign employees to work schedules that, to the extent possible, will remain constant from week to week. However, to meet the needs of its customers and the demands of a changing workplace, the Company may need to change an employee's usual hours of work at times and for periods that may be hard to predict, or in some cases, on an ongoing basis. No particular work schedule or number of hours is guaranteed to any employee. For that reason, the Company reserves the right to modify the hours of work for any employee at any time, and by virtue of accepting employment with the Company, employees agree to be available for whatever hours of work the needs of the Company may require.
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Again, it is not recommended to simply adopt this sample policy for your situation without first seeking the advice of an employment law attorney. There is almost an infinite variety of policies for various kinds of workplaces and different kinds of situations. Moreover, the laws vary widely from state to state in some areas of employee relations. Thus, it is very important to make sure that what you have in your policy handbook not only truly meets your needs, but also complies with your state's law. |
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