Grinnell College Classes Still in Session, Closed Administrative Offices/Essential Staff Only

 

Classes Still in Session, Closed Administrative Offices, Essential Staff Only

 

Grinnell College is a residential campus and because of this, students will not be traveling to school to attend classes.  However, if a faculty member is not able to commute to campus due to the weather, he/she may cancel his/her respective class, arrange for a colleague to cover the class, or make an alternative assignment.

 

The College relies upon a workforce that lives both in Grinnell and surrounding areas.  Weather conditions may create difficult driving conditions for those who commute to work.  In extreme weather, the College may choose to close administrative offices.  Should this happen, employees will be paid in the following way.  Employees whose work schedule begins during the closing will not be required to work and will be paid for their scheduled hours.  Employees who are at work will be released and paid for their regularly scheduled hours.  Employees on approved vacation, personal or sick leave will be charged for vacation, personal or sick leave.

 

Essential services must be maintained in order to provide for the safety and welfare of the college's resident student population.  Essential staff typically includes employees who work in Dining Services, Facilities Management, and Campus Safety & Security.  Personnel who work in these areas should seek guidance from their supervisor and follow departmental procedures.

 

Under conditions of "Essential Staff only," essential non-exempt non-bargaining unit staff who are required to work will be paid one and one-half times their regular hourly wage.  The College does not expect essential staff to put themselves at undue risk.  Essential staff who are unable to be at work due to inclement weather will be required to use vacation or personal time to cover their absence.  Arrangements may be made between the supervisor and the employee to make up the time during the same work week, in lieu of taking vacation or personal time, if the supervisor foresees a need for such work.  If there is no need for work later in the week, the employee must take vacation or personal time to cover his/her absence due to inclement weather.

 

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