HR News and Announcements

Change in Reporting of Special Comp Leave and Overtime Comp Leave Earned

Effective beginning with the July 6, 2025 through July 19, 2025 pay period, non-exempt employees will no longer report Special Compensation Leave earned or Overtime Compensation Leave earned unless they are in a position covered under the UWF Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA). Non-exempt employees in positions that are not covered under the PBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, will report all hours physically worked over 40 in a workweek as Overtime Pay. This change is being made to align with standard business practices.

Going forward, all hours that non-exempt employees physically worked over 40 hours in a workweek must be reported as overtime in accordance with FLSA guidelines. Employees will be compensated appropriately based on their FLSA status (non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay at time and a half). Details on this change is outlined in the approved policy HR-18.03-05/25 – Hours of Work and Benefits.

Non-exempt employees who previously earned Special Compensation Leave or Overtime Compensation Leave will still have the ability to use the hours they have banked. To determine if you currently have hours to be used, please refer to your Leave Balance Information within your Employee Dashboard.

Please ensure you are accurately reporting your hours and consult with your supervisor or the HR department if you have any questions regarding this change.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued cooperation.

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