2022-06-08_angie.markwell_Non Exempt OnCall Policy (1).docx

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines regarding the process and procedures to be followed for non-exempt employees who are required to maintain their availability after hours and be on-call. This policy is consistent with the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and all other applicable laws.

POLICY AND PROCEDURE

Regional leadership should identify positions and employees who are required as a condition of employment to be on-call and on uncontrolled standby outside of the employee’s regular working hours.

Regional leadership should provide employees who are required to be on-call with a schedule that outlines when the employee must be on-call.  In addition, the following guidelines apply:

Unless otherwise advised, the employee is not required while on-call to remain on the Company premises or within a specific geographic area of an employee’s assigned office.  However, the employee must remain available by telephone, and respond to any message within fifteen (15) minutes.

The employee is not required to restrict his or her activities while on-call in any manner, but the employee must remain free of the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. In addition, the employee should not take any prescription drug that adversely affects his or her ability to safely and effectively perform his or her job duties.  If an employee has a medical condition and has concerns about complying with this requirement, the employee should consult with Human Resources.

If the employee has a conflict and is unable to be on-call during his or her assigned time, the employee should consult with his or her immediate supervisor for a replacement to cover the employee’s on-call shift.

ON CALL PAY & SHIFT

STIPENDS:

Because employees are not required to remain on the employer's premises and are free to engage in their own personal pursuits, on-call time shall not be considered hours worked and will not count towards overtime.

Weekdays – Monday through Friday, 5 pm to 9 am

$50.00 per daily shift

Weekends – Friday through Monday, 5 pm to 9 am

$150.00 per weekend shift

Employees will be compensated for their time at the employee’s regular hourly rate and subject to all overtime provisions when actively working during their on-call period.

PROCEDURE:

Accurately reporting time worked is the responsibility of every nonexempt employee. Time worked includes all time that an employee is required to be performing duties for the company. Time worked is used to determine overtime pay required for nonexempt employees.

Nonexempt employees must accurately record the time they begin and end their work daily, time is recorded on a weekly timesheet or electronically. It is the employee’s responsibility to sign his or her time record to certify the accuracy of all time recorded and submit it to their manager.

Department:  
Human Resources | Effective Date:
June 6, 2022

Policy Name:  
Non-Exempt On-Call Policy | Policy #:

Location or Applicable To: 
Non-Exempt Team Members | Approved By: