Inclement Weather and Closing Policy for Employees

The safety of the Center members, staff, and volunteers is our utmost concern. Should inclement weather occur, every attempt will be made to make a decision in the best interest of all involved in the program.

In the event of inclement weather, the Program Director or designee shall determine program closure because of unsafe conditions. This decision will be made by 5:30 am to allow for everyone to make needed arrangements. When closings occur, every attempt will be made to contact all program staff, volunteers, Center members and transportation providers through a telephone tree process as well as an announcement on WHAM, Channel 13 Television.

In the event of program closure, staff should report to work unless otherwise notified.

Pay Policy

• If an employee chooses to stay home due to inclement weather on a day when the Center has remained open to staff, the employee may use PTO time (Refer to Policy 4.1) or take the time unpaid.
• If an employee chooses to work only part of their scheduled workday due to inclement weather, compensation will be determined by the employee’s FLSA classification:
  • Non-exempt employees will be paid for hours worked.
  • Exempt employees will be paid for their regularly scheduled workday.
• If the Center is closed to members and staff, all employees will be paid for their scheduled workday. This will only occur if a state of emergency is declared.