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Compressed Schedules and the Holidays
Compressed Schedules and the Holidays If you use the compressed schedule work option, please be aware of the upcoming holiday. For the holiday, full-time employees with compressed schedules receive eight (8) hours of holiday pay and/or compensatory leave per day, depending on the situation, regardless of their compressed schedule hours. There…
Read MorePrepare for W-2s: Verify Your Permanent Address in Patriot Web
Prepare for W-2s: Verify Your Permanent Address in Patriot Web As we prepare to issue your 2024 Form W-2 in the new year, we’d like to remind you to verify your permanent mailing address in Patriot Web. It is important that your permanent mailing address is reflected accurately on your…
Read MoreOvertime Rule Vacated by U.S. District Court
HR News Overtime Rule Vacated by U.S. District Court On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Biden administration’s proposed changes to the federal overtime rule. As of now, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has not issued updated guidance or announced any changes in…
Read MoreCompensatory Leave Reminder
Compensatory Leave Reminder Have you earned compensatory leave? Make sure you’re aware of the compensatory leave limits and expirations: Exempt employees are limited to 96 hours of accrued compensatory leave. Non-exempt employees must be paid time and one-half for all hours worked more than 40 in a workweek (from 12:01…
Read MoreLeave Balance Transfers
HR News Leave Balance Transfers Is your department or unit hiring an employee who is transferring within Mason or the state? Leave transfers are a complex matter when changing jobs within the state or within Mason. When hiring for a new position, please do not assume or agree to leave…
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