N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:6-2.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 4A:6-2.7 - Alternative workweek programs: State service

(a) Appointing authorities may establish alternative workweek programs, such as a four day workweek, to accommodate operational and/or employee needs.

(b) A program may be developed for year-round use or for a specific portion of a year.

(c) An appointing authority may limit participation in an alternative workweek program to selected groups of job titles, work units and/or work locations to accommodate operational needs.

(d) Civil Service Commission assigned workweeks for affected titles, for example, 35 or 40 hours, shall be retained.

(e) Appointing authorities shall develop appropriate sick, vacation, and administrative leave schedules for employees participating in an alternative workweek program.

(f) Since employees in an alternative workweek program have a longer or shorter workday than employees on a five day workweek schedule, a time differential exists on holidays. This differential shall be equalized in a manner determined by the appointing authority. If a holiday occurs on an employee's regular day off, he or she shall be granted an additional day off consistent with operational needs.

(g) Establishment, modification, or termination of an alternative workweek program shall become effective with the approval of the Department head.

(h) An appointing authority may authorize a complete or partial temporary suspension of the alternative workweek program if required by operational needs. Within 10 days of the suspension of the program, the appointing authority shall submit to the Chairperson or designee a fully detailed justification and specify the duration of the suspension.

(i) Appointing authorities should consult with affected negotiations representatives concerning alternative workweek programs before implementation.

(j) A description of an appointing authority's alternative workweek program shall be made available to employees upon request.

(k) Overtime compensation for employees in alternative workweek programs shall be regulated in the same manner as for all other employees, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 4A:3-5.3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:6-2.7

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2775(b), effective 12/19/2016

Modified by Executive Order No. 103(2020) 52 N.J.R. 974(a), effective 4/9/2020