Can an employee use comp time and overtime together?

Can an employee use comp time and overtime together?

• A. Yes, always
• B. No, unless at the discretion of the Sheriff
• C. Not allowed ever
• D. Only with supervisor approval

Answer: (B)

Comp time and overtime are two different ways to handle extra hours, and the contract typically requires you to choose one approach for those hours rather than combining them. In PBSO’s PBA agreement, you don’t routinely mix compensatory time off with overtime pay for the same period. The only time you can deviate from that is if the Sheriff grants an exception, using their discretionary authority to approve a nonstandard arrangement. This reflects the balance between giving staff some flexibility and maintaining clear, straightforward payroll practices. The idea that it’s always allowed or simply requires a supervisor’s approval isn’t correct because the authority to authorize such an exception rests with the Sheriff, not with a supervisor and not by default.

Comp time and overtime are two different ways to handle extra hours, and the contract typically requires you to choose one approach for those hours rather than combining them. In PBSO’s PBA agreement, you don’t routinely mix compensatory time off with overtime pay for the same period. The only time you can deviate from that is if the Sheriff grants an exception, using their discretionary authority to approve a nonstandard arrangement. This reflects the balance between giving staff some flexibility and maintaining clear, straightforward payroll practices. The idea that it’s always allowed or simply requires a supervisor’s approval isn’t correct because the authority to authorize such an exception rests with the Sheriff, not with a supervisor and not by default.