Common use of Flexible Work Hours Clause in Contracts

Flexible Work Hours. Upon the recommendation of the Department Head and the approval of the Board of Supervisors, flexible work hour programs may be implemented for various groups of county employees (for example, 4/10 work schedules). Such flexible work hour programs will be implemented only upon approval of the Department Head and Board and following any required meet and confer between the County and Union. Employees can submit a request to a department head for a flex hour schedule in their department. The proposal should meet the operational needs and efficiency in running the department. The Department Head will give final approval to the flex hour schedule. If the request is denied, the Department Head shall give a written explanation as to why the proposal does not meet the operational needs and efficiency in running the Department. Denial of the request may be appealed to the CAO but will not be subject to the binding arbitration procedures in the MOU.