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CHAPTER 5: ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT
Overtime pay does not include PTO, paid sick leave, jury duty pay, bereavement pay, short-term disability pay, parental leave pay, worker’s compensation pay, etc. In other words, these forms of paid time off will not be considered hours worked for purposes of computing overtime pay. However, time worked by non-exempt associates on Post holidays is paid at the overtime rate to help offset the inconvenience of working on these University-wide, designated paid days off.
Compensatory time off by non-exempt associates in lieu of being paid for overtime worked is not permitted. Working overtime as required to meet the service needs of students and each other is an expectation of
all associates.
Exempt associates are not paid any additional compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week.
ON-CALL
Although on-call situations are an exception, your cooperation, responsiveness, and flexibility is critical
to maintain the exceptional level of service that our students and colleagues deserve. Because we operate a 7 days a week, 24 hours a day educational service, unusual work coverage situations do occur from time to time. For this reason, designated associates may be required to
be “on-call” to report back to work when the emergency need for their services arise.
If you are on-call, you are generally not restricted in any way as to your personal activities while waiting to be called and should simply leave word (with your residence contact or with your supervisor on duty) where you may be reached. If called to return to work, you are expected to report back to work within a reasonable time. On-call associates should keep their management informed of any changes to their personal contact information.
EMERGENCY CLOSING
You are expected to report to work as scheduled to ensure we are always available to meet our students’ needs and co-worker expectations. However, when extreme weather conditions occur you are encouraged to use sound, safety-minded judgment and precautions. In response
to unanticipated Post University emergencies such as severe weather, outages, etc., Post may delay, discontinue, or close its operations (campus and/or office locations) in whole or in part at its discretion unless directed otherwise due to governmental mandates.
When a decision is made to cancel or delay classes on campus due to emergency conditions, the staff will be notified as to report to work expectations through Post EAGLE E-Lert and/or TV stations.
Associates’ pay treatment and expectations due to extreme weather may vary. However, in general, when a Post decision is made to close the campus or delay campus operations the associate will be paid as normal for scheduled work time missed. In those cases, where the associate’s attendance is a personal choice decision, available PTO time or Sick time should be used to cover the absence.
On a case-by-case basis subject to management approval and business need considerations, an associate may
be allowed to make-up lost work time due to weather extremes not addressed above.
As applicable, whenever exception pay treatment guidelines are in effect, Associate Experience will timely communicate the relevant information to associates.
In the case of associates working remotely, in general, weather events will not alter those associates’ normal workday schedule or job expectations. However, associates who experience work schedule disruption due to electrical outages should consult with their respective supervisor for guidance.
ASSOCIATE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
At Post, associates’ career success is a two-way partnership!
Performance assessment dialogue with your management and resulting developmental plans are another form of Post’s meaningful investment in each associate. At Post, you can expect your supervisory team to engage in regular developmental conversations with you about how well you are performing your job responsibilities in comparison to your behavioral expectations, role accountabilities, and goals. These conversations serve as two-way, supportive dialogue to help you make the most of your career with Post. As an ongoing commitment, associates can expect to receive performance assessment and developmental feedback throughout the year.
Ongoing performance assessment discussions also provide an opportunity for you and your supervisor to have constructive, interactive, relationship building straight talk about the expectations you have for each other and ways to improve your contribution to your team. You are encouraged to take the initiative with your management if uncertain as to your performance progress or you have helpful ideas to improve either your development or your working relations with your management or colleagues.
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