Overtime/Court Time Policy

Question 1

This written directive establishes guidelines regarding overtime compensation in compliance with the ___ _____ ______ ____ and Missouri state law.

Answer 1

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Question 2

Definition: Occurs when a member is called back to duty while on a regularly scheduled day off, of after more than one (1) hour has elapsed following completion of a tour of duty.

Answer 2

Call Back

Question 3

Definition: Occurs when a member works an even that requires a special overtime code.

Answer 3

Coded Call Back

Question 4

Definition: Overtime incurred for required appearances at trails, pre-trail conferences, hearings, depositions, coroner inquests, or any other judicial purpose involving actions, activities, or incidents arising out of and in the performance of the member’s employment with the department.

Answer 4

Court Time

Question 5

Definition: When a member is called back to work one (1) hour or less after their regular tour of duty has ended, or when the member is required to stay on-duty seven (7) minutes or more after their regular tour of duty has ended.

Answer 5

Extension of Duty

Question 6

Definition: Paid time off (compensatory time) or paid overtime for time worked in excess of the total number of hours of a member’s regular tour of duty.

Answer 6

Overtime

Question 7

Definition: When a member works four (4) continuous hours or less prior to the start of their regular duty hours.

Answer 7

Prior to Duty

Question 8

Definition: When a member is required to remain within a responsible time to a court for the purpose or providing testimony in a court proceeding.

Answer 8

Court Stand-By

Question 9

Definition: A period of time that elapses between the beginning and the conclusion of the regular hours of assignment, when a member is regularly schedule to be on duty or stationed at a prescribed place.

Answer 9

Tour of Duty

Question 10

True/False: To be compensated for overtime, a member must work at least ten (10) minutes prior to their shift, or as an extension to the end of their shift.

Answer 10

False - seven (7) minutes

Question 11

True/False: Members participating in the promotional process or selection process are considered in “work status” and therefore, are eligible for overtime.

Answer 11

True - members can move an “R” day OR be placed on “Special Assignment

Question 12

Members with less than one (1) year of service may accumulate a maximum of how many hours of comp time for that year only?

a. Sixty (60
b. Forty (40)
c. Forty-Five (45)
d. Eight (80)

Answer 12

A. Sixty (60)

Question 13

Members with more than one (1) year of service may accumulate a maximum of how many hours of comp time?

a. Sixty (60
b. Forty (40)
c. Forty-Five (45)
d. Eight (80)

Answer 13

B. Forty (40)

Question 14

Members that hold the rank of Captain or above may be allowed to accumulate a maximum of how many hours of comp time?

a. Sixty (60
b. Forty (40)
c. One hundred eighty (180)
d. Eight (80)

Answer 14

C. One hundred eighty (180)

Question 15

True/False: Daylight Saving Time (DST) affecting Watch I, and causing them to work more than their scheduled eight (8) or ten (10) hours will receive overtime for the additional hour worked due to DST.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

True/False: Daylight Saving Time (DST) affecting Watch I, and causing them to work less than their scheduled eight (8) or ten (10) hours will not be expected to work an additional hour to make up the missed time.

Answer 16

False - They will be required to work an additional hour

Question 17

Do you already understand how “court” overtime works?

Answer 17

Yes, yes you do