2016 Spencer Handbook

Table of Contents

EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS It is the policy of the City not to hire anyone under the age of 18 due to the nature of work performed. Based on legal requirements regarding handguns, it is the policy of the Police Department not to hire anyone under the age of 21. RE-EMPLOYMENT All former employees of the City are considered new hires and have no accumulated benefits from previous employment except as mandated by law. Transfer of an employee from one department to another department of the City shall not be considered re-employment and the employee shall retain all accumulated benefits. ANNIVERSARY DATE The employee’s anniversary date is established on the first day of full-time employment. The status of a re-employed person is that of a new employee and credit for previous service shall not be given. The anniversary date will be used to calculate sick leave, vacation, personal leave, pay step increases, and other benefits. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT An employee shall not become involved in any activity that impairs attendance or efficiency in the performance of their duties as an employee. An employee shall not engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise, which is inconsistent, incompatible or in conflict with duties as an employee of the City of Spencer. Employees who do become employed by other entities shall inform their supervisor in advance of accepting the position and shall provide the department with a telephone number or other information, which would allow the City to contact them in case of an emergency. DUAL POSITIONS Employees shall not be employed in more than one position with the City of Spencer if the combined positions will result in qualifying the employee for overtime compensation. (Volunteer firefighters are an exception to this policy)

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