Decision 1761M – City of Whittier
LA-CE-186-M
Decision Date: April 8, 2005
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Description: The association alleged that the city unilaterally changed the overtime policy when requiring department heads, not employees, to determine the mode of overtime compensation.
Disposition: The Board dismissed the charge. Although internally inconsistent, under various policies and procedures, department heads are authorized to determine the method of overtime compensation.
Perc Vol: 29
Perc Index: 119
Decision Headnotes
602.01000 – In General
Although internally inconsistent, under various procedures and rules, the Department Heads, not employees, are authorized to determine whether overtime is compensated via compensatory time off or overtime pay. Therefore, the City has not unilaterally changed an existing policy.
602.06000 – Change in Past Practice
Although internally inconsistent, under various procedures and rules, the Department Heads, not employees, are authorized to determine whether overtime is compensated via compensatory time off or overtime pay. Therefore, the City has not unilaterally changed an existing policy.
608.05000 – Past Practice; Maintenance of Status Quo
Although internally inconsistent, under various procedures and rules, the Department Heads, not employees, are authorized to determine whether overtime is compensated via compensatory time off or overtime pay. Therefore, the City has not unilaterally changed an existing policy.