ARTICLE 5.     CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT                EFFECTIVE DATE:  05/04/98
RULE 504.        ATTENDANCE                                                  REVISED DATE:

A.    WORK SCHEDULES AND HOURS OF WORK: Work schedules are established in 
        accordance with federal and state law by the supervisor. Work schedules are determined based 
        upon public service needs, productivity, use of resources, and employee requests. The normal 
        work schedule for most employees is eight (8) hours a day, five days a week. Super- visors will 
        advise employees of the times their schedules will normally begin and end. Employee needs, 
        operational demands, and public service requirements may necessitate variations in starting and 
        ending times, as well as the total hours that may be scheduled on any given day or week.

B.    FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS: Any alternative work schedule or flextime proposal that permits an 
        employee to work other than normal work hours must be previously approved in writing by both the 
        employee and Division Head consistent with Superior Court policy. A flextime schedule once 
        established should not be changed except upon approval of the Division Head. A non-exempt 
        employee's total hours worked for any pay period should be the same whether they are on a 
        flextime schedule or not, consistent with their employment classification.

        1.    All employees are required to be at the job site and prepared to work by starting time of the 
               work shift. If an employee is unavoidably detained or unable to report to work, notification shall 
               be made to the immediate supervisor or Division Head. Generally, such notification shall be 
               provided in advance of starting time. In cases involving extraordinary circumstances, serious illness 
               or emergencies, wherein an employee cannot report to work prior to the start of the work shift, the 
               employee should notify their supervisor or Division Head as soon as possible, but no later than two 
               (2) hours after the start of the work shift. Exceptions to this Rule may be permitted if extenuating 
               circumstances exist. Failure to notify without good reason shall constitute an unauthorized absence 
               without pay and be the basis for disciplinary action.

        2.    Time off work with pay shall be allowed only as provided in these Rules for compensatory time, 
               paid holiday time or various paid leaves.

        3.    Frequent tardiness or absences are disruptive to the operation of the Court and may result in 
               disciplinary action up to and including dismissal for cause.

D.    LUNCH PERIODS: Generally, one hour is the allotted time for employee lunch periods. Lunch 
        periods shall be scheduled in such a manner that Judicial offices remain open through- out the 
        entire business day. Employees are expected to utilize their lunch period during the time designated 
        by their supervisors.

E.    BREAKS: Rest breaks may be granted at the Division Head's discretion as a principle of sound 
        personnel management, not as a right of employment. Divisions generally offer one 15-minute break in 
        the first half of the day and one 15-minute break the second half of the day. Break time may not be 
        taken at the beginning or end of a work shift, immediately before or after lunch or be applied towards 
        an alternative work schedule. Supervisors will discuss with employees how to schedule and observe 
        their breaks.