Common use of Hours Worked Over 204 Hours Clause in Contracts

Hours Worked Over 204 Hours. Hours worked in excess of 204 hours, whether or not included in the regular schedule, shall be compensated at 1½ times the regular rate, as defined by the FLSA. No employee shall work unauthorized overtime. Under no circumstances may the employee record or maintain hours worked in an informal manner commonly referred to as “TP Time” (informal timekeeping method) or any method inconsistent with established Department policies and procedures. Employees may not work outside of scheduled working hours without prior approval of a supervisor consistent with Department policy. Failure to secure prior approval may result in discipline. The method of compensation shall be as follows: a. Cash or compensatory time off at the employee's option for all hours worked in excess of the regular schedule during the work period shall be compensated at the rate of one hour for each hour worked plus b. At the conclusion of the work period, cash for the hours over 204, shall be paid at ½ times the regular rate, except hours which have already been compensated at 1½ time (i.e., emergency recalls and court time).