In addition, all employees are designated as either of the following:
Exempt - An employee who is exempted from the minimum wage and overtime pay provisions of applicable federal and/or state wage and hour laws. Non-exempt - An employee who is eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay pursuant to the provisions of applicable federal or state wage and hour laws. Onboarding All newly hired employees will meet with a Human Resources representative during their first week of employment to complete benefit enrollment information and provide other necessary information for setting up the employee’s Human Resources file and payroll account. The department head or designated department representative will conduct department and job specific orientation over the course of several weeks. Introductory Period Your first six months of employment are considered an introductory period. This period provides a time for a new employee to get acquainted with the VOP and the VOP to get acquainted with you. Completion of this introductory period does not alter the at-will relationship and does not indicate a guarantee of continued employment. Employment remains, at all times, on an at-will basis. If you are promoted or transferred into a new position, you will be subject to a new six-month introductory period in your new position. If the VOP determines that you are not well-suited to your new position, you may return to your previous job, if available, or be placed elsewhere within the VOP if a suitable job opening is available. If no position is available, you may be terminated. Completion of this introductory period following promotion or transfer does not alter the at-will relationship and does not indicate a guarantee of continued employment. Your supervisor will meet with you for coaching sessions during the introductory period and will confirm whether you have successfully completed the introductory period or if an extension is necessary. Extensions may vary from one to three months. New hires, promoted, or transferred employees will not be eligible for a salary review at the end of the introductory period unless there is a prior written agreement. Refer to Performance Management Reviews in the Compensation section for additional details. Hours of Work A typical work schedule for full-time and administrative employees is 37.5 – 40 hours each week. Police officers and firefighters work a 28-day work cycle with shifts varying from 12 to 24 hours. Various factors such as department scheduling, workload, operational efficiency, and staffing needs may require variations in the beginning and ending times and total hours worked each day or pay period. From time- to-time employees may be required to work more than 40 hours per week or more than their customary schedule. When these instances do occur, non-exempt employees will be compensated for all hours worked in compliance with the applicable local, state and federal laws governing wage payment. Refer to the Overtime and Compensatory Time Policy for additional details.
Village of Pinehurst Employee Handbook – Updated January 2025
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