The University of Texas at Brownsville
and
Texas Southmost College
 

To: All UTB/TSC Employees

From: Rosemary R. Martinez, CPA
VP for Business Affairs

Date: September 16, 2004

Subj: Overtime and Sick Leave Changes

Greetings:

I hope this message finds each of you doing well as we welcome new and returning students to campus for another challenging and rewarding academic year. The Federal Government from time to time amends the rules applicable to overtime compensation for non-exempt employees. Most recently the United States Department of Labor has issued new rules concerning the classification of certain employees and how they are to be paid. These new rules help to ensure that all employees are adequately compensated for their contribution to the University.

The University has identified about fifty (50) employees who will be affected by the new rules. In the coming weeks you may receive notice from Human Resources to attend a mandatory training session covering the new rules. Please make your attendance at this meeting a priority so that we may ensure that all of our employees are in compliance with these Federal guidelines.

In addition to changes to some employee’s classification and job titles, a change has been implemented in the computation of sick leave. Effective September 20, 2004 all employees, faculty, staff or otherwise shall deduct one hour of sick leave for each hour absent from work due to illness or for a medical/dental appointment. If an individual misses a full day, then eight (8) hours of sick leave shall be reflected, as used, on the employee’s absence report and time card, if applicable.

This is a very serious matter and I know each and every one of you will rise to meet this new challenge and comply with these new rules. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary actions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
 

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 Last Updated September 16, 2004