30.0 HOURS OF WORK AND PAY

The University provides a standard work week and hours for employees. As a general rule, however, the work of operating the University is a twenty-four hour a day seven day per week task. Certain departments may be required to work on an as needed basis and/or on a regular work week that may be established by the supervisor to meet departmental needs.

Provide KSU employees with standard hours of operation so that they know what to expect as it relates to their basic work schedule.

All non-faculty employees in all departments.

There are certain times when certain University or Department Heads may find it necessary to alter the basic workweek and hours of work. In addition, there are times when it may be necessary for the University to temporarily suspend operations and close the University.

The basic workweek for all non-faculty employees is Monday through Friday. The work schedule for full-time non-exempt employees is thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours per week. Normal operating hours at KSU are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for those employees who are assigned shift work (Reference section 5.b)

Exempt employees are expected to work as much of each day as is necessary to accomplish the responsibilities of the job. Exempt employees must report unscheduled absences from work due to sick leave, personal business, etc., and all scheduled absences such as vacation. These absences are recorded to maintain accurate records. Exempt employees who work less than a full day (7.5 or 8.0 hours depending upon classification) must use sick or vacation time in order to be paid for the hours that were not worked. In the event that the employee does not have sick or vacation time available, the exempt employee's pay will be docked for all hours not worked on that day.

Non-exempt employees are expected to observe assigned working hours and the time allowed for lunch and rest periods. Non-exempt employees are given a 60-minute unpaid lunch period for a full day worked or a 30-minute lunch period for a five-hour workday as required by applicable law. Non-exempt employees will receive one 10-minute rest period for each four-hour work period or major portion thereof. Non-exempt employees may not leave the premises during their rest periods or take more than ten (10) minutes for each rest period.