DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Revisions To Policies 3200 Pay Practices And 3380 Separation From Employment
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve revisions to policies 3200 Pay Practices and 3380 Separation From Employment as summarized below and reflected in the revised versions attached.
SUMMARY
The Human Resources Department periodically reviews and recommends revisions to policies to maintain and enhance the effective and responsive provision of human resource services in the County. Human Resources is recommending the following revisions to Policy 3200 Pay Practices and 3380 Separation From Employment as summarized below:
3200 Pay Practices
• Add definition for “Employee Resource Groups”
• Revise Meal and Rest Breaks to align with recent changes in the law
• Add Employee Resource Group Chair Pay
• Add “Paid Time Off Usage” provision
• Update clarify language regarding workplace closures and disruptions
3380 Separation From Employment
• Update and clarify language under Layoff procedures
• Other non-substantive administrative changes
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the proposed policy updates.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The estimated cost of implementing a new Employee Resource Group (ERG) monthly chair stipend is between $350 and $700 per month, or between $4,200 and $8,400 per year. The cost associated with this stipend will be paid for with levy out of the Human Resources Department budget in the General Fund.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Employee Relations Department periodically reviews and recommends revisions to policies to maintain and enhance the effective and responsive provision of human resource services in the County; and
WHEREAS, the revisions are summarized below:
3200 Pay Practices
• Add definition for “Employee Resource Groups”
• Revise Meal and Rest Breaks to align with recent changes in the law
• Add Employee Resource Group Chair Pay
• Add “Paid Time Off Usage” provision
• Update clarify language regarding workplace closures and disruptions
3380 Separation From Employment
• Update and clarify language under Layoff procedures
• Other non-substantive administrative changes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the proposed revisions to Policy 3200 Pay Practices and 3380 Separation from Employment and authorizes the Human Resources Director to modify said policy accordingly.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Policy 3200 - Pay Practices
Attachment: Policy 3380 - Separation From Employment
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Andy Benish
Author: Andy Benish