- KSU does not allow compensatory-time accrual in lieu of cash overtime unless specifically authorized by the President or their designee and when permitted by law.
Responsibilities
- Employees: Track and report all hours worked; obtain advance approval for overtime when feasible.
- Supervisors: Plan staffing to minimize overtime costs; approve overtime only when necessary and with prior approval from the Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO and the University President; monitor compliance with this regulation.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
- Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended
- 29 C.F.R. Part 778 – Overtime Compensation
- Kentucky Wage and Hour Laws (KRS 337)
- KSU Payroll and Timekeeping Procedures
CONTACTS:
| Subject | Office | Telephone | E-mail |
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| Regulation questions | Human Resources | (502) 597-6667 | Human.Resources@kysu.edu |
HISTORY:
| Revision Type | Date of Issuance/Revision | Drafter(s)/Editor(s) |
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| Issued (New Policy) (HR Policy Manual) | March 2013 | Unknown |
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| Revised (Reclassified as Regulation) | July 2025 | Zach Atwell |
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| Revised | March 2026 | Human Resources |
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