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.
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.
Yes. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), your supervisor can require you to work 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.
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.
Your request must be received by 5 p.m. on December 13, 2024.
The emailed notification you receive in December will provide you with information regarding how to make your election. Keep in mind this is voluntary and you may choose neither option.
Yes. You may choose both options. Please note that the accrued vacation payout of 40 hours will occur on the last semi-monthly paycheck on June 28, 2024. Advanced pay of 40 hours will occur with your first biweekly paycheck on July 12, 2024. Please also note that the 40 hours of advanced pay must be paid back over 10 payrolls in 2024.
Kent State is providing several options to affected employees. These voluntary options will occur on your last semi-monthly paycheck on December 31, 2024:
The following changes will occur:
