HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-16 RESOLUTION 18-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS APPROVING CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE
HANDBOOK PURSUANT TO RECENT STATE LEGAL REQUIRMENTS AND RISK
MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES
WHEREAS, the State of California amended a number of fair labor act laws in 2015 including:
1. Kin Care Provision(SB 579), effective January 1, 2016
2. Harassment and Discrimination Prevention(AB 1825), effective April 1, 2016
3. Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)'s Anti-Harassment, Discrimination and
Retaliation Policy, effective April 1, 2016
WHEREAS, the Town's Employee Handbook complies with amended Kin Care Provision on
the definition of"immediate family"but has not specify allowable use of sick leave; and
WHEREAS, the Employee Handbook has a sufficient Anti-Harassment Policy but can be
expanded per City Attorney's review; and
WHEREAS, Town of Los Altos Hills wishes to amend Catastrophic Leave policy to include
State and Federal recognized short-term disability; and
WHEREAS,the Town of Los Altos Hills wishes to expand Overtime Policy to be consistent
with Overtime Provision set by Department of Industrial Relations and to allow double time
compensation for official holiday hours worked; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills wishes to update the Definition 'of Exempt
Employees; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills wishes to amend the Driver Selection Policy as
recommended by the Association of Bay Area Group (ABAG)Risk Management; and
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby authorize
amendments to the Personnel Rules and Regulations to be read as follows:
1. Amend Sick Leave Policy(Section 6.2) in accordance with SB 579.
2. Amend Catastrophic Leave Policy (Section 6.3) to include State and Federal recognized
short-term disability.
3. Amend Overtime Authorization (Section 7.3) to define double-time pay for work hours
as defined by California Department of Labor Relations and official holiday worked.
4. Amend Definition of Exempt Employee (Section 7.4) in accordance with currently
budgeted positions.
5. Amend Anti-Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Policy (Section 14.1) in
accordance with FEHA Harassment Policy Amendments.
6. Amend Driver Selection Policy (Section 14.11) as recommended by ABAG Risk
Management.
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The above and foregoing Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of May, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Harpoothan, Waldeck, Corrigan, Radford, Spreen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
BY:
ohn Harpoothan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah Padovan, City Clerk
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