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Resolution relative to adopting a Fair Labor Standards Act - Safe Harbor Provisions Policy for inclusion in the City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis has developed a policy to implement the Fair Labor Standards Act - Safe Harbor Provisions; and
WHEREAS, this policy is the result of the U.S. Department of Labor issued regulations, which took effect August 23, 2004, revising the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) white collar exemptions; and
WHEREAS, this policy will provide a “safe harbor” provision to protect the City in complying with the FLSA exemption provisions; and
WHEREAS, said policy applies to all City of West Allis departments, boards, commissions, and applicable City employees; and
WHEREAS, said policy was never previously adopted for inclusion in the City's Policies & Procedures Manual; and
WHEREAS, it is beneficial for said policy to be included in the City's Policies & Procedures Manual; and
WHEREAS, the policy has been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office and the Personnel Division and is recommended for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the attached Fair Labor Standards Act - Safe Harbor Provisions Policy be and is hereby approved for inclusion in the City's Policies & Procedures Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrative Officer is authorized and directed to include such policy in the City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual and distribute said policy to all departments, divisions, and offices.
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