Common use of Alternate Work Schedules Clause in Contracts

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions and understandings will apply to alternate work schedules. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by management. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changes. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions of this Section shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied or if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basis.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions a. Except for work schedules that have a thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hour work schedule over a two (2) week period of time, and understandings will flexible work schedules, an alternate work schedule shall be defined as a work schedule that is other than a five (5) day eight (8) hour work schedule with regularly established starting and stopping times. This section shall not apply to flexible work schedules or work schedules that have thirty-six/forty- four (36/44) hours worked over a period of two (2) calendar weeks. A flexible work schedule is a work schedule which varies the number of hours on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis but not necessarily each day. b. An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedulesschedule must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following areas: 1) how the requested alternate work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit operational needs; 3) the needs of the public will be met; 4) how the request will not impact other employee’s ability to schedule leave to extend their weekends; 5) the forty (40) hour work week will be maintained. The supervisor will review the request and either approve or disapprove the request which includes consideration of the above criteria. If approved, the employee waives any penalty or premium pay as a result of the change into or out of the requested schedule. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved c. Requests for alternate work schedules shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for an alternative work schedule on the same day and both requests can not be entitled accommodated, preference shall be given to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementthe employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing d. Approved alternate work schedules without changeswill be reviewed as least annually at the time of the employee’s performance evaluation. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description e. Overtime for employees working an alternate work schedule will follow the provisions of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee moralelocal Agency agreement. D. f. The Department Director supervisor’s decision to grant or designee will evaluate deny such a request may be grieved by the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable Union up to the Department Director or designeeof Administrative Services grievance appeal step. Regardless, at the employee’s request, the schedule immediate supervisor will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees the employee in an effort to attempt to reconcile differencesfully discuss all concerns. E. However, such schedules g. The supervisor may be altered revoke an employee’s alternate work schedule if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work scheduleschedule no longer meets criteria cited in subsection B herein with fourteen (14) calendar days notice. Provisions of this Section The Agency’s decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure procedure. Section 3. Employees will be granted a rest period of this Memorandum fifteen (15) minutes during each consecutive work period of Understandingfour (4) hours. If an alternate work schedule request is denied or if Rest periods will be as near the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability midpoint of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basis.each four

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions A. Departments shall establish policies for flexible work hours and understandings will apply to alternate work schedules. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules (AWS) for Bargaining Unit 18 employees who desire to participate. An “alternate work schedule” is a fixed work schedule other than regular/standard work hours/week. Requests for participation in an “alternate work schedule” program in accordance with Section E below shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementunreasonably denied. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(sWithin sixty (60) days following ratification of this agreement by both parties, and any proposed changes quarterly thereafter, the Departments will meet with CAPT to existing alternate work schedule(s) discuss the feasibility of a pilot project program for BU 18 members at facilities where possible, in writing to accordance with the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changesJoint Labor Management Committee provision in Article 9. X. Xxxx proposals C. The Departments shall include a description of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within give thirty (30) days written notice to CAPT prior to implementation of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions of this Section shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied that causes a change in the existing day-off cycles or hours worked by Xxxx 00 employees assigned to a unit or residence or a CDCR and/or CCHCS work location in accordance with Article 14. D. A regular alternate work schedule shall not exceed twelve (12) hours per day. E. BU 18 employees on an alternate work schedule will be charged the number of hours scheduled for the day when they are absent for a whole day or partial day. F. Alternate work schedules shall be extended to BU 18 members subject to the following conditions: 1. If an employee has received either an adverse action or an annual performance appraisal that has three or more categories marked as Needs Improvement, then that employee may not participate in the program for a period of twelve (12) months. An employee’s right to participate shall be reinstated if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees adverse action or the Union performance appraisal is withdrawn or modified. 2. Employees on Attendance Plans may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing not participate in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change Employees on alternate work schedules who are placed on an Attendance Plan shall be disqualified from participating in an AWS until the plan is rescinded. 3. Employees must have a combined forty (40) hours of vacation leave, annual leave, CTO, or personal leave credits at the time of their request, and must maintain forty (40) hours in order to remain in the program. 4. Employees who are holding a Post and Bid position when they enter into an alternate work schedule not presently provided for shall vacate their Post and Bid Position. 5. Where alternate work schedules are implemented and are limited in number of participants, BU 18 members will be selected to participate based on seniority. G. Any denial of requests made under this Memorandum of Understanding section shall be subject in writing. H. Upon written request of the Union to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood thatthe Department’s Labor Relations Office, for the purpose Department will provide a copy of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basistheir policy regarding flexible work hours and/or alternate work schedules.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions Employer and understandings will apply to alternate work schedules. A. Alternate the Union may agree upon a pattern of work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of providing for work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may varydays different than those defined in Section 4.1. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work Work schedules shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by management. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing established pursuant to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changes. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions provisions of this Section shall be subject to the following conditions: a) The Union shall have an opportunity to review the alternate work schedule or schedules being considered prior to employees volunteering for alternate work schedules. Preference shall be given to interested qualified employees in the involved department or unit on the basis of seniority. The Employer shall retain written documentation that an employee has agreed to an alternate work schedule and of the type of alternate work schedule to which the employee has agreed. b) An employee electing to work schedules under this Section may revoke such election by giving the Employer written notice at least four (4) weeks prior to the effective date of the Employer's next posted schedule of work hours; provided, however, that in no event shall more than six (6) weeks’ notice of revocation be required. The Union may elect to revoke the alternate work schedules with six (6) weeks’ notice to the Employer. Current scheduling practices for the classifications of employees added to this contract on December 17, 2020 will not be subject to revocation by the grievance procedure employee. All future changes must follow the intent of this Memorandum language. c) The basic work period shall be forty (40) hours per week. An employee shall be paid time and one-half (1-1/2) for work in excess of Understandingforty (40) hours per week rather than the amount of overtime that would otherwise be due under this Agreement. If An employee working in excess of his or her scheduled workday shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1-1/2) for all excess time so worked. d) Shift differentials shall be paid for all hours worked that fall within the time when shift differentials would otherwise be owed under this Agreement. e) Medical Leave Bank shall be earned and paid at a rate proportionate to that specified in this Agreement as compared to employees who are not working an alternate work schedule. f) Paid Time Off shall accrue at a rate proportionate to that specified in this Agreement as compared to employees not working an alternate schedule and shall be granted in a manner to provide an employee an equal amount of time off as provided in the Paid Time Off provisions of this Agreement. g) In no event shall the occurrence of a holiday, paid Medical Leave Bank or Paid Time Off have the effect of diminishing the number of hours normally paid to an employee in a payroll period. Alternate work schedules of shifts that are greater than 8 hours may be accommodated at the request of an employee(s) if it is denied determined that such request will not affect the needs of the department. In such instances, holiday hours will only be considered 8 hours and employee must supplement additional hours with his/her PTO. h) There shall be no discrimination by the Employer against any employee because he or if she declines to volunteer for alternate work schedules or because he or she revokes a prior election in the Department Director or designee fails to respond to manner herein provided. i) If an employee works on a request holiday, holiday pay shall be paid for all hours worked within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basisholiday's definition.

Alternate Work Schedules. The XXX and WBNG realize to accomplish the mission and ensure high performance, a cooperative, collaborative work environment and employee satisfaction are highly important. To that end, XXX and WBNG recognize that, in some circumstances, alternative work schedules (“AWS”) may serve the interests of both XXX and employees. However, WBNG recognizes that working an AWS is a privilege, not a right, entitlement, or company-wide benefit, and that employees who seek permission to work an AWS must meet ANA’s qualifications. Authorization to work an AWS in no way changes the terms and conditions of employment at XXX. a. An employee may request an AWS if s/he meets the following conditions and understandings AWS eligibility criteria: 1. Is a full-time employee or works at least 30 hours per week; 2. Is performing at a Proficient or better level; 3. Is not in a probationary period; 4. Has not been placed on a performance improvement plan within the five (5) months preceding the request; 5. Has not been disciplined within the five (5) months preceding the request. b. XXX retains the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to deny, change, or rescind AWS privileges based on operational considerations. Notice of a change to an AWS will apply be given by XXX to alternate the employee at least 24 hours in advance. Where the employee can demonstrate a need for additional time, XXX will xxxxx the employee up to 3 working days. c. Employees seeking to work an alternative work schedule must submit a written request on the form provided by Human Resources, which will make a determination within fifteen (15) working days. If XXX does not respond within fifteen (15) working days, the employee may file a grievance to compel a response. If the request is denied, the employee can propose additional alternative work schedules. A. Alternate d. It is ANA’s intention to allow an employee who currently works an alternative schedule to continue to work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, that schedule as long as s/he meets and continues to meet the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementAWS eligibility criteria set forth in Article 21.2a above. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) e. XXX will have the sole and any proposed changes exclusive discretion to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) grant or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changesdeny an AWS request. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description of the proposed f. When operational needs warrant, XXX can require an employee to work an alternative work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect g. AWS requests are decided on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departmentsan individual basis. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain Employees transferring jobs/departments are not guaranteed an AWS in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differencestheir new position. E. However, such schedules h. Employees working an AWS may be altered if it can be determined that terminate the public, work group, or the City would be better served by AWS at their option and return to a different standard work schedule. Provisions of this Section shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate . i. XXX will consider employee requests for a temporary alternative work schedule request is denied or if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basisschedule.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions A. Except for work schedules that have a thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hour work schedule over a two (2) week period of time, and understandings will apply to flexible work schedules, an alternate work schedulesschedule shall be defined as a work scheduled that is other than a five (5) day eight (8) hour work schedule with regularly established starting and B. An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedule must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following areas: 1) how the requested alternate work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit operational needs; 3) the needs of the public will be met; 4) how the request will not impact other employee’s ability to schedule leave to extend their weekends; 5) the forty (40) hour work week will be maintained. The supervisor will review the request and either approve or disapprove the request which includes consideration of the above criteria. If approved, the employee waives any penalty or premium pay as a result of the change into or out of the requested schedule. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved C. Requests for alternate work schedules shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for an alternative work schedule on the same day and both requests can not be entitled accommodated, preference shall be given to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementthe employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing D. Approved alternate work schedules without changeswill be reviewed as least annually at the time of the employee’s performance evaluation. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description E. Overtime for employees working an alternate work schedule will follow the provisions of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee moralelocal agency agreement. D. F. The Department Director supervisor’s decision to grant or designee will evaluate deny such a request may be grieved by the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable Union up to the Department Director or designeeof Administrative Services grievance appeal step. Regardless, at the employee’s request, the schedule immediate supervisor will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees the employee in an effort to attempt to reconcile differencesfully discuss all concerns. E. However, such schedules G. The supervisor may be altered revoke an employee’s alternate work schedule if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work scheduleschedule no longer meets criteria cited in subsection B herein with fourteen (14) calendar days notice. Provisions of this Section The Agency’s decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If procedure. H. Individual work units may enter into an alternate work schedule request is denied or if agreement, subject to management approval. When the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request affected employees choosing the alternative shift schedule within the time frames outlined abovework unit agree, the Agency will consider the alternative schedule. Upon agreement between the Agency and the employees or in the Union may appeal work unit, the matter following method will be utilized to implement the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be finalalternative schedule: 1. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability The Agency will post a copy of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate shift schedule and the current seniority list on the AFSCME Bulletin Board for fourteen (14) calendar days. 2. Employees in the work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basis.unit will submit their preferred shift within fourteen

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions A. Except for work schedules that have a thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hour work schedule over a two (2) week period of time, and understandings will flexible work schedules, an alternate work schedule shall be defined as a work scheduled that is other than a five (5) day eight (8) hour work schedule with regularly established starting and stopping times. This section shall not apply to flexible work schedules or work schedules that have thirty- six/forty-four (36/44) hours worked over a period of two (2) calendar weeks. A flexible work schedule is a work schedule which varies the number of hours on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis but not necessarily each day. B. An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedules.schedule must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following areas: 1) how the requested alternate work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved C. Requests for alternate work schedules shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for an alternative work schedule on the same day and both requests can not be entitled accommodated, preference shall be given to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementthe employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing D. Approved alternate work schedules without changeswill be reviewed as least annually at the time of the employee’s performance evaluation. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description E. Overtime for employees working an alternate work schedule will follow the provisions of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee moralelocal Agency agreement. D. F. The Department Director supervisor’s decision to grant or designee will evaluate deny such a request may be grieved by the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable Union up to the Department Director or designeeof Administrative Services grievance appeal step. Regardless, at the employee’s request, the schedule immediate supervisor will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees the employee in an effort to attempt to reconcile differencesfully discuss all concerns. E. However, such schedules G. The supervisor may be altered revoke an employee’s alternate work schedule if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work scheduleschedule no longer meets criteria cited in subsection B herein with fourteen (14) calendar days notice. Provisions of this Section The Agency’s decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied or if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basisprocedure.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions A. Departments shall establish policies for flexible work hours and understandings will apply to alternate work schedules. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules (AWS) for Bargaining Unit 18 employees who desire to participate. An “alternate work schedule” is a fixed work schedule other than regular/standard work hours/week. Requests for participation in an “alternate work schedule” program in accordance with Section E below shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementunreasonably denied. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes Departments will meet with CAPT to existing alternate work schedule(s) discuss the feasibility of AWS pilots for BU 18 members at facilities where possible, in writing to accordance with the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changesJoint Labor Management Committee provision in Article 9. X. Xxxx proposals C. The Departments shall include a description of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within give thirty (30) days written notice to CAPT prior to implementation of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions of this Section shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied that causes a change in the existing day-off cycles or hours worked by Xxxx 00 employees assigned to a unit or residence or a CDCR and/or CCHCS work location in accordance with Article 14.‌‌ D. A regular alternate work schedule shall not exceed twelve (12) hours per day except as modified in accordance with item B. E. BU 18 employees on an alternate work schedule will be charged the number of hours scheduled for the day when they are absent for a whole day or partial day. F. Alternate work schedules shall be extended to BU 18 members subject to the following conditions: 1. If an employee has received either an adverse action or an annual performance appraisal that has three or more categories marked as Needs Improvement, then that employee may not participate in the program for a period of twelve (12) months. An employee’s right to participate shall be reinstated if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees adverse action or the Union performance appraisal is withdrawn or modified. 2. Employees on Attendance Plans may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing not participate in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in Employees on alternate work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding schedules who are placed on an Attendance Plan shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500disqualified from participating in an AWS until the plan is rescinded. 3. It is understood that, for the purpose Employees must have a combined forty (40) hours of annual vacation, sick vacation leave, annual leave, CTO, or personal leave credits at the time of their request, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight must maintain forty (8) hour day. Paid leave 40) hours in order to remain in the program. G. Any denial of requests made under this section shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basisin writing. H. Upon written request of the Union to the Department’s Labor Relations Office, the Department will provide a copy of their policy regarding flexible work hours and/or alternate work schedules.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions a. Except for work schedules that have a thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hour work schedule over a two (2) week period of time, and understandings will flexible work schedules, an alternate work schedule shall be defined as a work schedule that is other than a five (5) day eight (8) hour work schedule with regularly established starting and stopping times. This section shall not apply to flexible work schedules or work schedules that have thirty- six/forty-four (36/44) hours worked over a period of two (2) calendar weeks. A flexible work schedule is a work schedule which varies the number of hours on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis but not necessarily each day. b. An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedulesschedule must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following areas: 1) how the requested alternate work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit operational needs; 3) the needs of the public will be met; 4) how the request will not impact other employee’s ability to schedule leave to extend their weekends; 5) the forty (40) hour work week will be maintained. The supervisor will review the request and either approve or disapprove the request which includes consideration of the above criteria. If approved, the employee waives any penalty or premium pay as a result of the change into or out of the requested schedule. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved c. Requests for alternate work schedules shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for an alternative work schedule on the same day and both requests cannot be entitled accommodated, preference shall be given to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementthe employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing d. Approved alternate work schedules without changeswill be reviewed as least annually at the time of the employee’s performance evaluation. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description e. Overtime for employees working an alternate work schedule will follow the provisions of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee moralelocal Agency agreement. D. f. The Department Director supervisor’s decision to grant or designee will evaluate deny such a request may be grieved by the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable Union up to the Department Director or designeeof Administrative Services grievance appeal step. Regardless, at the employee’s request, the schedule immediate supervisor will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees the employee in an effort to attempt to reconcile differencesfully discuss all concerns. E. However, such schedules g. The supervisor may be altered revoke an employee’s alternate work schedule if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work scheduleschedule no longer meets criteria cited in subsection B herein with fourteen (14) calendar days notice. Provisions of this Section The Agency’s decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied or if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basisprocedure.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions A. Except for work schedules that have a thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hour work schedule over a two (2) week period of time, and understandings will flexible work schedules, an alternate work schedule shall be defined as a work scheduled that is other than a five (5) day eight (8) hour work schedule with regularly established starting and stopping times. This section shall not apply to flexible work schedules or work schedules that have thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hours worked over a period of two (2) calendar weeks. A flexible work schedule is a work schedule which varies the number of hours on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis but not necessarily each day. B. An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedulesschedule must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following areas: 1) how the requested alternate work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit operational needs; 3) the needs of the public will be met; 4) how the request will not impact other employee’s ability to schedule leave to extend their weekends; 5) the forty (40) hour work week will be maintained. The supervisor will review the request and either approve or disapprove the request which includes consideration of the above criteria. If approved, the employee waives any penalty or premium pay as a result of the change into or out of the requested schedule. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved C. Requests for alternate work schedules shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for an alternative work schedule on the same day and both requests can not be entitled accommodated, preference shall be given to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementthe employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing D. Approved alternate work schedules without changeswill be reviewed as least annually at the time of the employee’s performance evaluation. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description E. Overtime for employees working an alternate work schedule will follow the provisions of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee moralelocal agency agreement. D. F. The Department Director supervisor’s decision to grant or designee will evaluate deny such a request may be grieved by the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable Union up to the Department Director or designeeof Administrative Services grievance appeal step. Regardless, at the employee’s request, the schedule immediate supervisor will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees the employee in an effort to attempt to reconcile differencesfully discuss all concerns. E. However, such schedules G. The supervisor may be altered revoke an employee’s alternate work schedule if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work scheduleschedule no longer meets criteria cited in subsection B herein with fourteen (14) calendar days notice. Provisions of this Section The Agency’s decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied or if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basisprocedure.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions A. Except for work schedules that have a thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hour work schedule over a two (2) week period of time, and understandings will flexible work schedules, an alternate work schedule shall be defined as a work scheduled that is other than a five (5) day eight (8) hour work schedule with regularly established starting and stopping times. This section shall not apply to flexible work schedules or work schedules that have thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hours worked over a period of two (2) calendar weeks. A flexible work schedule is a work schedule which varies the number of hours on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis but not necessarily each day. B. An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedulesschedule must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following areas: 1) how the requested alternate work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit operational needs; 3) the needs of the public will be met; 4) how the request will not impact other employee’s ability to schedule leave to extend their weekends; 5) the forty (40) hour work week will be maintained. The supervisor will review the request and either approve or disapprove the request which includes consideration of the above criteria. If approved, the employee waives any penalty or premium pay as a result of the change into or out of the requested schedule. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved C. Requests for alternate work schedules shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for an alternative work schedule on the same day and both requests can not be entitled accommodated, preference shall be given to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementthe employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing D. Approved alternate work schedules without changeswill be reviewed as least annually at the time of the employee’s performance evaluation. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description E. Overtime for employees working an alternate work schedule will follow the provisions of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee moralelocal agency agreement. D. F. The Department Director supervisor’s decision to grant or designee will evaluate deny such a request may be grieved by the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable Union up to the Department Director or designeeof Administrative Services grievance appeal step. Regardless, at the employee’s request, the schedule immediate supervisor will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees the employee in an effort to attempt to reconcile differencesfully discuss all concerns. E. However, such schedules G. The supervisor may be altered revoke an employee’s alternate work schedule if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work scheduleschedule no longer meets criteria cited in subsection B herein with fourteen (14) calendar days notice. Provisions of this Section The Agency’s decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If procedure. H. Individual work units may enter into an alternate work schedule request is denied or if agreement, subject to management approval. When the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request affected employees choosing the alternative shift schedule within the time frames outlined abovework unit agree, the Agency will consider the alternative schedule. Upon agreement between the Agency and the employees or in the Union may appeal work unit, the matter following method will be utilized to implement the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be finalalternative schedule: 1. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability The Agency will post a copy of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate shift schedule and the current seniority list on the AFSCME Bulletin Board for fourteen (14) calendar days. 2. Employees in the work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basis.unit will submit their preferred shift within fourteen

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions and understandings will apply to alternate work schedules. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by management. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changes. X. Xxxx C. Such proposals shall include a description of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions of this Section shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied or if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basis.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions A. Except for work schedules that have a thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hour work schedule over a two (2) week period of time, and understandings will flexible work schedules, an alternate work schedule shall be defined as a work scheduled that is other than a five (5) day eight (8) hour work schedule with regularly established starting and stopping times. This section shall not apply to flexible work schedules or work schedules that have thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hours worked over a period of two (2) calendar weeks. A flexible work schedule is a work schedule which varies the number of hours on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis but not necessarily each day. B. An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedulesschedule must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following areas: 1) how the requested alternate work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit operational needs; 3) the needs of the public will be met; 4) how the request will not impact other employee’s ability to schedule leave to extend their weekends; 5) the forty (40) hour work week will be maintained. The supervisor will review the request and either approve or disapprove the request which includes consideration of the above criteria. If approved, the employee waives any penalty or premium pay as a result of the change into or out of the requested schedule. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved C. Requests for alternate work schedules shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for an alternative work schedule on the same day and both requests can not be entitled accommodated, preference shall be given to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementthe employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing D. Approved alternate work schedules without changes. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description will be reviewed as least annually at the time of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differencesemployee’s performance evaluation. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions of this Section shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If Overtime for employees working an alternate work schedule will follow the provisions of the local Agency agreement. F. The supervisor’s decision to grant or deny such a request is denied or may be grieved by the Union up to the Department of Administrative Services grievance appeal step. Regardless, at the employee’s request, the immediate supervisor will meet with the employee in an effort to fully discuss all concerns. G. The supervisor may revoke an employee’s alternate work schedule if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing schedule no longer meets criteria cited in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight subsection B herein with fourteen (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basis.14)

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions (a) Except for work schedules that have a thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hour work schedule over a two (2) week period of time, and understandings will flexible work schedules, an alternate work schedule shall be defined as a work scheduled that is other than a five (5) day eight (8) hour work schedule with regularly established starting and stopping times. This section shall not apply to flexible work schedules or work schedules that have thirty-six/forty-four (36/44) hours worked over a period of two (2) calendar weeks. A flexible work schedule is a work schedule which varies the number of hours on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis but not necessarily each day. (b) An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedulesschedule must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following areas: 1) how the requested alternate work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit operational needs; 3) the needs of the public will be met; 4) how the request will not impact other employee’s ability to schedule leave to extend their weekends; 5) the forty (40) hour work week will be maintained. The supervisor will review the request and either approve or disapprove the request which includes consideration of the above criteria. If approved, the employee waives any penalty or premium pay as a result of the change into or out of the requested schedule. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80c) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved Requests for alternate work schedules shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for an alternative work schedule on the same day and both requests can not be entitled accommodated, preference shall be given to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementthe employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s(d) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing Approved alternate work schedules without changeswill be reviewed as least annually at the time of the employee’s performance evaluation. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description (e) Overtime for employees working an alternate work schedule will follow the provisions of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee moralelocal Agency agreement. D. (f) The Department Director supervisor’s decision to grant or designee will evaluate deny such a request may be grieved by the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable Union up to the Department Director or designeeof Administrative Services grievance appeal step. Regardless, at the employee’s request, the schedule immediate supervisor will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees the employee in an effort to attempt to reconcile differencesfully discuss all concerns. E. However, such schedules (g) The supervisor may be altered revoke an employee’s alternate work schedule if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work scheduleschedule no longer meets criteria cited in subsection B herein with fourteen (14) calendar days notice. Provisions of this Section The Agency’s decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied or if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basisprocedure.

Alternate Work Schedules. The XXX and WBNG realize to accomplish the mission and ensure high performance, a cooperative, collaborative work environment and employee satisfaction are highly important. To that end, XXX and WBNG recognize that, in some circumstances, alternative work schedules (“AWS”) may serve the interests of both XXX and employees. However, WBNG recognizes that working an AWS is a privilege, not a right, entitlement, or company-wide benefit, and that employees who seek permission to work an AWS must meet XXX’s qualifications. Authorization to work an AWS in no way changes the terms and conditions of employment at XXX. a. An employee may request an AWS if s/he meets the following conditions and understandings AWS eligibility criteria: 1. Is a full-time employee or works at least 30 hours per week; 2. Is performing at a Proficient or better level; 3. Is not in a probationary period; 4. Has not been placed on a performance improvement plan within the five (5) months preceding the request; 5. Has not been disciplined within the five (5) months preceding the request. b. XXX retains the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to deny, change, or rescind AWS privileges based on operational considerations. Notice of a change to an AWS will apply be given by XXX to alternate the employee at least 24 hours in advance. Where the employee can demonstrate a need for additional time, XXX will grant the employee up to 3 working days. c. Employees seeking to work an alternative work schedule must submit a written request on the form provided by Human Resources, which will make a determination within fifteen (15) working days. If XXX does not respond within fifteen (15) working days, the employee may file a grievance to compel a response. If the request is denied, the employee can propose additional alternative work schedules. A. Alternate d. It is XXX’s intention to allow an employee who currently works an alternative schedule to continue to work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, that schedule as long as s/he meets and continues to meet the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementAWS eligibility criteria set forth in Article 21.2a above. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) e. XXX will have the sole and any proposed changes exclusive discretion to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) grant or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changesdeny an AWS request. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description of the proposed f. When operational needs warrant, XXX can require an employee to work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different an alternative work schedule. Provisions XXX will notify the employee of this Section shall not be subject the need to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understandingwork an AWS at least 3 days in advance, if possible. If an alternate employee is unable to work schedule request is denied the proposed AWS, employee may propose alternatives to meet the operational need, which XXX may or if may not agree upon, in XXX’s sole discretion. g. AWS requests are decided on an individual basis. Employees transferring jobs/departments are not guaranteed an AWS in their new position. h. Employees working an AWS may terminate the Department Director or designee fails to respond AWS at their option and return to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require standard work schedule. i. XXX will consider employee requests for a 9/80 or other alternate temporary alternative work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basisschedule.

Alternate Work Schedules. A. A regular work schedule is defined as a work schedule that is five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days. B. An alternate work schedule is defined as a work schedule that is other than a five C. A flexible work schedule is a work schedule which varies the number of hours on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis but not necessarily each day. D. An employee desiring to work an alternate work schedule, flexible work schedule or who wishes to modify the starting / stopping times of his/her regular schedule, must submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The employee’s written request will address the following conditions areas: 1) how the requested work schedule will not interfere with the employee’s ability and understandings availability to perform assigned duties; 2) continue to meet Agency/work unit operational needs; 3) the needs of the public will apply be met; 4) how the request will not impact other employee’s ability to schedule leave to extend their weekends; 5) the forty (40) hour work week will be maintained. The supervisor will review the request and either approve or disapprove the request which includes consideration of the above criteria. If approved, the employee waives any penalty or premium pay as a result of the change into or out of the requested schedule. E. Requests for alternate work schedules, flex schedules or regular schedules with different start/stop times, (adjusted), shall be considered in order of application. If more than one (1) employee requests for a work schedule on the same day and both requests can not be accommodated, preference shall be given to the employee with the most seniority in the Agency if possible. A. Alternate F. Approved alternate/flexible/adjusted work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours will be reviewed as least annually at the time of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementemployee’s performance evaluation. B. G. The supervisor’s decision to grant or deny such a request may be grieved by the Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changes. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable up to the Department Director or designee, of Administrative Services grievance appeal step. H. The supervisor may revoke an employee’s alternate/flexible/adjusted work schedule if the schedule will be established and will remain no longer meets criteria cited in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph subsection B or to paragraph E of this Sectionherein with fourteen (14) calendar days notice. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions of this Section The Agency’s decision shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If procedure. I. Individual work units may enter into an alternate work schedule request is denied or if agreement, subject to management approval. When at least sixty-six (66%) percent of the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request affected employees choosing the alternative shift schedule within the time frames outlined abovework unit agree, the Agency will consider the alternative schedule. Upon agreement between the Agency and the employees or in the Union may appeal work unit, the matter following method will be utilized to implement the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be finalalternative schedule: 1. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability The Agency will post a copy of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate shift schedule and the current seniority list on the AFSCME Bulletin Board for fourteen (14) calendar days. 2. Employees in the work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basis.unit will submit their preferred shift within fourteen

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions Employer may transition between the conventional work schedule (found in Article 7.2) and understandings an AWS for the groups of employees described below at its discretion, with a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days’ notice to the union. For groups A, B and C, AWS will apply be fixed based on an employee’s team assignment and will be scheduled on a six-day work week. On a semi-annual basis (April 1st to alternate September 30th and October 1st to March 31st), an employee may request to change their team assignment as outlined in Section 4. For group D, AWS will be scheduled on a seven-day work schedulesweek. There shall be no split shifts. A. Alternate Operations Employees (Warehouse Workers, Forepersons, Warehouse Clerks) The regular weekly paid hours for Operations Employees will be thirty-eight (38) hours. Operations Employees shall be assigned to a team and scheduled for four (4) fixed shifts per week, with each shift consisting of ten (10) hours. Operation Employees’ regularly scheduled work schedules shall mean eighty (80) week will not include Sundays. The work week is 12:01 a.m. Monday to 12:00 midnight Sunday. The hours of work within for each pay periodteam are as follows: Day Shift Begins between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and ends between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (1/2-hour unpaid lunch) Afternoon Shift 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (1/2-hour unpaid lunch) Night Shift 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (1//2-hour unpaid lunch) *Illustrative example provided for bargaining purposes only* There will be two (2) paid fifteen (15) minute rest periods during the shift, however, one break during the workday first half of the shift and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementone break during the second half of the shift. B. Control Employees (Senior Control Console Operators, Control Console Operators) The Union regular weekly paid hours for Control Employees will be forty-four (44) hours. Control Employees shall submit proposed new alternate be assigned to a team and scheduled for four (4) fixed shifts per week, with each shift consisting of twelve (12) hours. Control Employees’ regularly scheduled work schedule(s) and any proposed changes to existing alternate work schedule(s) in writing to the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It week will not include Sundays. The work week is 12:01 a.m. Monday to 12:00 midnight Sunday. The hours of work for each team are as follows: Day Shift (Two (2) 1/2 hour unpaid 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. lunches) Night Shift (Two (2) 1/2 hour unpaid 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. lunches) *Illustrative example provided for bargaining purposes only* There will be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changestwo (2) paid fifteen (15) minute rest periods during the shift, one break during the first half of the shift and one break during the second half of the shift. X. Xxxx proposals shall include a description of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, C. VAX Systems Operators The regular average weekly paid hours for VAX Systems Operators will be thirty-eight and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departmentshalf (38.5) hours. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule VAX Systems Operators will be established assigned to teams and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Sectionscheduled for twelve (12) hour shifts on a four-week rotation. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the proposalFor example: • Biweekly cycle: 1 off – 4 on – 6 off – 3 on – 1 off – 4 on – 6 off – 3 on. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences• Rotation between Day Shift and Night Shift occurs every two calendar weeks. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions of this Section shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied or if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees or the Union may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change in work schedule not presently provided for in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be subject to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood that, for the purpose of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basis.

Alternate Work Schedules. The following conditions A. Departments shall establish policies for flexible work hours and understandings will apply to alternate work schedules. A. Alternate work schedules shall mean eighty (80) hours of work within each pay period, however, the workday and workweek may vary. Additionally, employees on approved alternate work schedules (AWS) for Bargaining Unit 18 employees who desire to participate. An “alternate work schedule” is a fixed work schedule other than regular/standard work hours/week. Requests for participation in an “alternate work schedule” program in accordance with Section E below shall not be entitled to overtime unless overtime hours worked are expressly approved by managementunreasonably denied. B. The Union shall submit proposed new alternate work schedule(sWithin sixty (60) days following ratification of this agreement by both parties, and any proposed changes quarterly thereafter, the Departments will meet with CAPT to existing alternate work schedule(s) discuss the feasibility of a pilot project program for BU 18 members at facilities where possible, in writing to accordance with the affected Department Director(s) or designee(s). It will not be necessary to submit written proposals to continue existing alternate work schedules without changesJoint Labor Management Committee provision in Article 9. X. Xxxx proposals C. The Departments shall include a description of the proposed work schedule, a description of arrangements or agreements designed to assure the timely and effective completion of job tasks and work programs, and a description of how the proposed work schedule may enhance services to the public and improve employee morale. D. The Department Director or designee will evaluate the proposed schedule, including its effect on public service, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for impact on the workgroup and other departments. If acceptable to the Department Director or designee, the schedule will be established and will remain in effect until it is either rescinded or revised pursuant to paragraph B or to paragraph E of this Section. If not acceptable, the Department Director or designee will provide the rationale in writing within give thirty (30) days written notice to CAPT prior to implementation of the date of the proposal. At the request of the Union, the Department Director or designee shall meet with affected employees to attempt to reconcile differences. E. However, such schedules may be altered if it can be determined that the public, work group, or the City would be better served by a different work schedule. Provisions of this Section shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this Memorandum of Understanding. If an alternate work schedule request is denied that causes a change in the existing day-off cycles or hours worked by Unit 18 employees assigned to a unit or residence or a CDCR and/or CCHCS work location in accordance with Article 14. D. A regular alternate work schedule shall not exceed twelve (12) hours per day. E. BU 18 employees on an alternate work schedule will be charged the number of hours scheduled for the day when they are absent for a whole day or partial day. F. Alternate work schedules shall be extended to BU 18 members subject to the following conditions: 1. If an employee has received either an adverse action or an annual performance appraisal that has three or more categories marked as Needs Improvement, then that employee may not participate in the program for a period of twelve (12) months. An employee’s right to participate shall be reinstated if the Department Director or designee fails to respond to a request within the time frames outlined above, employees adverse action or the Union performance appraisal is withdrawn or modified. 2. Employees on Attendance Plans may appeal the matter to the City Manager or designee, whose decision shall be final. Nothing not participate in this Section shall be construed to limit the ability of the City to require a 9/80 or other alternate work schedules. Any change Employees on alternate work schedules who are placed on an Attendance Plan shall be disqualified from participating in an AWS until the plan is rescinded. 3. Employees must have a combined forty (40) hours of vacation leave, annual leave, CTO, or personal leave credits at the time of their request, and must maintain forty (40) hours in order to remain in the program. 4. Employees who are holding a Post and Bid position when they enter into an alternate work schedule not presently provided for shall vacate their Post and Bid Position. 5. Where alternate work schedules are implemented and are limited in number of participants, BU 18 members will be selected to participate based on seniority. G. Any denial of requests made under this Memorandum of Understanding section shall be subject in writing. H. Upon written request of the Union to California State Government Code Section 3500. It is understood thatthe Department’s Labor Relations Office, for the purpose Department will provide a copy of annual vacation, sick leave, and holiday credit, "day" shall mean a standard eight (8) hour day. Paid leave shall be debited on an hour- for-hour basistheir policy regarding flexible work hours and/or alternate work schedules.