The University System policy allows for the election of CTO (compensatory time off) in lieu of paid overtime. This form allows for full time non-exempt (hourly/bi-weekly) employees to elect either CTO or paid overtime. Compensatory time and paid overtime are calculated the same – time and a half for hours worked over 40.
OVERTIME ELECTIONS
“Non-exempt employees will elect to be paid for hours worked in excess of forty (40) in a workweek or to receive comp time in lieu of pay for the additional hours. These elections are made at the time of employment with Georgia Highlands College. Thereafter, an employee may choose to change the election only during the Annual Open Enrollment for benefits generally held October/November for the following calendar year. “
COMP TIME
“Award of comp time will be made in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Approved compensatory time is subject to a maximum accumulation of two hundred forty (240) hours. All compensatory time balances on record as of May 31 must be paid out no later than the final bi-weekly pay period in June each fiscal year.”
Due to policy change effective January 1, 2017, non-exempt employees are expected to return an updated Overtime election form to Human Resources by Friday, November 11, 2016.