10.02A Personnel Committee Recommendation-Personnel Policy Revision

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Citv of Pequot Lakes Citv of Pequot Lakes Personnel Policies Title: Leaves Effective Date: [date adopted] Effective Date(s)ofAmendment(s): Employees excused or released from jury duty during their regular working hours will report to their regular work duties as soon as reasonably possible or will take accrued vacation or compensatory time to make up the difference. Employees are required to notify their supervisor as soon as possible after receiving notice to report for jury duty. The employee will be responsible for ensuring that a report of time spent on jury duty and pay form is completed by the Clerk of Court so the City will be able to determine the amount of compensation due for the period involved. Temporary and seasonal employees are generally not eligible for compensation for absences due to jury duty, but can take a leave without pay subject to department head approval. However, if a temporary or seasonal employee is classified as exempt, he/she will receive compensation for the jury duty time. 10.13 Court Appearances Employees will be paid their regular wage to testify in court for City-related business. Any compensation received for court appearances(e.g. subpoena fees)arising out of or in connection with City employment,minus mileage reimbursement, must be turned over to the City. 10.14 �ctim or Witness Leave An employer must allow a victim or witness,who is subpoenaed or requested by the prosecutor to attend court for the purpose of giving testimony,or is the spouse or immediate family member(immediate family member includes parent,spouse, child or sibling of the employee) of such victim, reasonable time off from work to attend criminal proceedings related to the victim's case. [See Safety Leave under the Sick Leave Policy for additional information on leave benefits available to employees and certain family members.] 10.15 Elections/Voting An employee selected to serve as an election judge pursuant to Minnesota law,will be allowed time off without pay for purposes of serving as an election judge, provided that the employee gives the City at least ten (10) days written notice. All employees eligible to vote at a State general election, at an election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator or Representative,or in a Presidential primary,will be allowed time off with pay to vote on the election day. Employees wanting to take advantage of such leave are required to work with their supervisors to avoid coverage issues. 30