My supervisor has asked me to change my work schedule to avoid working overtime. Can I choose to work overtime instead?
No. Your supervisor has the right to alter your work schedule so that you do not work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
Is comp time subject to the “use it or lose it†rule?
No. Your comp time will never expire. It will be paid out to you if you leave the university, retire or move to a position that is not eligible for overtime. It will be paid out to you at your current hourly pay rate.
If you go over the maximum of 120 hours, the amount over 120 will be paid out to you on your next paycheck and you can’t earn any more comp time until you use or cash some out.
You can cash out comp time by emailing Payroll@kent.edu with the following information:
If I reach the maximum of one hundred twenty hours of comp time, what happens when I work additional overtime?
Any additional overtime will automatically be paid per administrative policy 6-07.9.
Is there a limit to how much comp time I can accrue?
Yes. For each hour over 40 hours in a work, you will receive one and one-half hours of comp time. Comp time may be accrued up to a maximum of one hundred twenty hours (eighty hours of overtime actually worked).
If I accept comp time, when do I have to use it? For example, do I have to use it in the following week or can I use it anytime?
You can use comp time whenever you choose. However, you will need to obtain pre-approval from your supervisor in order to use it. Please see administrative policy 6-07.9 for more information regarding comp time.
Can I take any earned overtime as compensatory (comp) time?
Yes. If you have been approved to work in addition to your typical 40-hour week, you can tell your supervisor that you would like to receive compensatory (comp) time instead of the overtime pay. Note that comp time is earned at 1 ½ hours for every hour worked.
Can my supervisor require me to work overtime?
Yes. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), your supervisor can require you to work overtime.
Can I work “off the clock†and just not claim any overtime?
No. When an employee works “off the clock,†it means that they are working hours that are not recorded and are unpaid. These hours would also be excluded from any overtime calculation. It is against Ohio state and federal laws for an employee to work off the clock.
Can I work overtime whenever I choose?
No. According to administrative policy 6-07.9, all overtime must be authorized by the properly designated administrative authority (e.g. a supervisor or manager). While overtime worked without supervisor approval must be paid, you should check with your supervisor to find out what the process is in your department for overtime approval.
What is the deadline for me to make a decision about a payout of my accrued vacation leave and/or advanced pay?
Your request must be received by 5 p.m. on December 13, 2024.