The Village of Essex Junction has a written policy which states that if the office is closed because of inclement weather, the employees will get paid as if they were working (even part-timers, if they were scheduled to work).

Susan

-----Original Message-----
From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Larry J. Melen
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 2:34 PM
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Subject: Re: snow days

I ordered the office closed on Wednesday as a 'snow day.'

When that occurs, we pay our employees as if they worked.

At 01:39 PM 2/21/2007, you wrote:

Hello-  I was wondering how other towns were dealing with the situation of
days taken off due to the snowstorm last week.  We decided to close town
hall on Weds, and then people also couldn't get in on Thursday bacause some
were snowed in and our parking lot had 3 feet of snow in it until 3 pm.  The
question is this: Do employees have to use vacation time for these days, or
should they be paid time off and considered beyond their control.  I am a
believer in the second option as I don't think employees had a choice in the
matter.  Just wondering how other towns are handling this in terms of
payroll.  Thanks!!  Missy

Larry J. Melen, Weathersfield Town Manager
Telephone: [802] 674-2626
Fascimile: [802] 674-2117
Website: http://www.weathersfield.org

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