At times, emergencies such as severe weather, fires, power failures or floods can disrupt the institution's operations.
In extreme cases, these circumstances may require the closing or delay the opening
澳门赌场在线娱乐. In the event that such an emergency occurs during non-working
hours, this information will be disseminated on campus and to the local radio and
television stations who will be asked to broadcast notification of the closing. 员工
may also contact 408-SNOW or the 澳门赌场在线娱乐 Service Center, 408-2FIX for University
closing or delayed opening information.
When operations are officially closed due to emergency conditions, the time off from
scheduled work will be paid. An employee who is on an authorized leave of absence
such as disability or FMLA leave will remain on such leave.
In cases where an emergency closing is not authorized, employees who fail to report
for work will not be paid for the time off. An employee may request available paid
离开的时间 such as unused personal or vacation leave. An employee must report off
work on or before the official start of the employee's shift and notify the supervisor
to assess the time off as either personal or vacation leave.
Some essential services and functions must remain in operation regardless of Wilkes
University closing conditions. 员工 in "essential" operations may be asked to
work on a day when operations are officially closed. Certain "essential" personnel
may be required to report earlier than their designated shift. 媒体公告
will indicate the need for "essential" personnel to come to work. 下面是
a list of positions/departments that have been officially designated as "essential”
for operational purposes:
- 公共安全人员
- 设施
- Any other positions as designated by the University
PLEASE NOTE: 员工 who work in 设施 should refer to the 设施 Department 基本员工政策.
Delays, early dismissals and/or university closures do not automatically qualify essential employees to receive overtime or premium rates. During extreme situations, the University may, at its sole discretion authorize a premium pay rate for designated positions on the list of “essential” personnel. Department Heads, in conjunction with the Human Resources department will determine if a premium rate will be paid on a case by case 基础. 加班 pay for employees who work in excess of 40 hours in a week will calculated and paid to all non-exempt employees at the rate of one-and-a-half (1.5)倍 employee’s regular base hourly rate, as defined by the University’s 加班 Policy.
Each employee is expected to use discretion in determining if travel is safe and plan 相应的. If the University remains open during certain conditions, and the employee determines that it is too dangerous to come to campus or remain on campus, they are expected to notify the supervisor of their intentions as soon as possible. 员工 may opt not to be paid for missed time or may elect to use available vacation or personal 离开的时间.
Effective Date: 6/1/2004 Revision Date: 02/2017