DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Revisions To Policies 3182 Telework, 3241 Flex Leave, And 3242 Leaves Of Absence
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve revisions to policies 3182 Telework, 3241 Flex Leave, and 3242 Leaves of Absence as summarized below and reflected in the revised versions attached.
SUMMARY
To comply with Minnesota’s new Minnesota Paid Leave law, Human Resources is recommending the following revisions to Policies 3182 Telework, 3241 Flex Leave, and 3242 Leaves of Absence as follows:
3182 Telework
• Add definition for “Out-of-state employee”
• Add required to submit any new or revised telework agreement for out-of-state employees to Human Resources
3241 Flex Leave
• Remove all references related to Flex Leave Donation Program
3242 Leaves of Absence
• Revise Policy Statement to better reflect the intention and purpose of this policy
• Add or revise definitions for: “County”, “Paid Leave”, “Unpaid Leave”, and “Paid Time Off”
• Add addition relevant sources
• Add “Notice Requirements” for leaves of absences
• Add “Paid Time Off Usage” provision
• Add “Concurrent Use of Leaves” provision
• Add “Return-To-Work” requirements
• Add references Minnesota Paid Leave law
• Add references the Americans With Disabilities Act
• Add references to Minnesota Pregnancy And Parenting Leave law
• Add related policies
• Revise/Update antiquated language throughout
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to comply with Minnesota’s new Minnesota Paid Leave law, Human Resources is recommending changes to County policies 3182 Telework, 3241 Flex Leave, and 3242 Leaves of Absence; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources recommends the following revisions to Policies 3182 Telework, 3241 Flex Leave, and 3242 Leaves of Absence as follows:
3182 Telework
• Add definition for “Out-of-state employee”
• Add required to submit any new or revised telework agreement for out-of-state employees to Human Resources
3241 Flex Leave
• Remove all references related to Flex Leave Donation Program
3242 Leaves of Absence
• Revise Policy Statement to better reflect the intention and purpose of this policy
• Add or revise definitions for: “County”, “Paid Leave”, “Unpaid Leave”, and “Paid Time Off”
• Add addition relevant sources
• Add “Notice Requirements” for leaves of absences
• Add “Paid Time Off Usage” provision
• Add “Concurrent Use of Leaves” provision
• Add “Return-To-Work” requirements
• Add references Minnesota Paid Leave law
• Add references the Americans With Disabilities Act
• Add references to Minnesota Pregnancy And Parenting Leave law
• Add related policies
• Revise/Update antiquated language throughout
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the proposed revisions to policies 3182 Telework, 3241 Flex Leave, and 3242 Leaves of Absence and authorizes the Human Resources Director to modify said policy accordingly.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Policy 3182 Telework - redlined
Attachment: Policy 3241 Flex Leave - redlined
Attachment: Policy 3242 Leaves of Absence - redlined
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