This policy pertains to working hours for all employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Dartmouth College
Employment Policies and Procedures
Applies to: All employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement
Dartmouth determines daily and weekly work schedules based on each department's operational needs. Such schedules may be changed at any time at the discretion of Dartmouth to address varying conditions. All employees are expected to work their scheduled hours.
Hourly (non-exempt) employees are normally scheduled to work 7.5 hours/day or 8 hours/day, depending upon the department/position schedule. Non-exempt employees will be informed of their scheduled hours by their Supervisor. This shall not be construed as a guarantee of hours of work per day, or per week, or as a limitation on the right of Dartmouth to require reasonable amounts of overtime hours. The number of hours in an employee's workweek does not include the lunch break, unless the person is on duty during that time.
Salaried (exempt) employees are expected to give full professional attention to their work and to be normally available during business hours. Exempt employees are expected to use Dartmouth resources, including time, wisely. Work hours may fluctuate to accommodate departmental priorities and workload demands. Salaried (exempt) employees may be expected to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed. Salaried employees who find themselves working excessive hours over a long duration are encouraged to discuss priorities and resources with divisional leadership.
All employees who work more than 5 consecutive hours are expected to take a full 30-minute meal break. For non-exempt employees, the 30-minute meal break is unpaid. Non-exempt employees who wish to have a shorter meal break or work through their meal break, must obtain advance authorization to do so from their manager. Any break shorter than 20 minutes is a paid break. Employees will be paid for all hours worked.
New Hampshire RSA 275:30-A Day's Work; Day of Rest; NH Department of Labor RSA 275:43-a; New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Chapter Lab 803.03(f)