Common use of Reduced Work Week Clause in Contracts

Reduced Work Week. An individual may submit a written request for a reduced workweek of up to thirty-two (32) hours to his/her supervisor, who will give the request full, prompt, and responsible consideration. The request may be for a period not to exceed three months and such request will be forwarded by the supervisor to the appropriate Department Director or Division Manager with a recommendation. Department Director approval is required to implement a reduced workweek. The decision of the Department Director is final and not subject to the grievance procedure. Should the individual wish to extend the three-month period, he/she must submit an additional request(s). All benefits will remain in effect with the exception that pay and vacation and sick leave accumulations will be prorated according to the amount of time worked.

Reduced Work Week. An individual may submit a written request for a reduced workweek of up to thirty-two (32) hours to his/her supervisor, who will give the request full, prompt, and responsible consideration. The request may be for a period not to exceed three months and such request will be forwarded by the supervisor to the appropriate Department Director or Division Manager with a recommendation. Department Director approval is required to implement a reduced workweek. The decision of the Department Director is final and not subject to the grievance procedure. Should the individual wish to extend the three-month period, he/she must submit an additional request(s). All benefits will remain in effect with the exception that pay and vacation and sick leave accumulations will be prorated according to the amount of time worked. Work Week The normal workweek for full-time nonshift employees is eight (8) hours per day. Although most employees are scheduled to work Monday through Friday, some services and operations are currently scheduled on a 24-hour basis, seven (7) days a week.