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Inclement Weather

Inclement Weather

Inclement Weather is defined as any severe weather that restricts road travel and prohibits employees from arriving safely at their work site. Conditions arising from floods, earthquakes, ice, or windstorms are considered inclement weather for this discussion. Employees are expected to make every reasonable effort to be present for duty as scheduled so long as roads remain passable to the public transportation system.

  • If TriMet is not running, essential employees living within eight miles of their work site may, with their supervisor’s authorization, use taxi service. The Agency has an account with Radio Cab (503-227-1212) to be used for this purpose.

Employees who will be tardy or absent because of inclement weather must comply with call-in procedures discussed above. Additionally, Residential Advocates should attempt to arrange on-call coverage. Time missed due to inclement weather may be made up during the same workweek if supervisors so approve, or may be charged as sick leave or vacation leave so long as the employee has a leave balance. Otherwise, time missed will be considered unpaid time off.

Inclement Weather On-Call: This is a group of employees who are on call during inclement weather because they live close to their work site or have reliable transportation. Up to 8 hours of overtime will be authorized for employees who cover extra shifts in times of inclement weather. However, no employee will work a double shift. Employees willing to be in this pool should so advise their supervisors.



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