HB 5564
Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time
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Bill overview
This bill changes the amount of accrued vacation time that West Virginia deputy sheriffs can carry over from one year to the next. Currently, deputies could carry forward a maximum of 30 days, but this bill increases that amount to 60 days. The bill also clarifies the accrual rate for vacation time based on years of service and requires deputies to have worked more than half the normal working hours in a month to earn vacation time. It modifies existing provisions regarding vacation time for deputy sheriffs within West Virginia counties.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum amount of accrued vacation time that can be carried forward from 30 days to 60 days.
- Adjusts the vacation accrual rate based on years of service (1.25, 1.5, 1.75, and 2 days per month).
- Requires deputies to work more than half the normal working hours to accrue vacation time.
- Modifies existing provisions regarding vacation time for deputy sheriffs.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Deputy Sheriffs
- County Commissions in West Virginia
- Sheriffs in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Increases the maximum vacation time carryover from 30 to 60 days.
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