939ARWI36-807 — 5/4-9 Compressed Work Schedule program

939ARWI36-807 governs the 5/4-9 Compressed Work Schedule Program at the 939th Air Refueling Wing, Portland IAP.

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  • Publication number: 939ARWI36-807
  • Title: 5/4-9 COMPRESSED WORK SCHEDULE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2003-04-01

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939ARWI36-807 establishes policy and procedures for implementing and maintaining the alternate work schedule program. It addresses schedule requests, tours of duty, premium pay, and absence and leave.

Applies to: The 5/4-9 Compressed Work Schedule Program, an alternate work schedule (AWS), applies to all 939th Air Refueling Wing (939 ARW) organizations and its civilian employees.

Topics covered

  • Compressed work schedules
  • Alternate work schedules
  • AWS schedule requests
  • Tours of duty
  • Premium pay
  • Absence and leave

Questions and answers

What factors are monitored when deciding whether to maintain an alternate work schedule?

The following factors will be continuously monitored in assessing whether to maintain an AWS; efficiency and productivity, impact on morale, tardiness and turnover rates, job opportunities for working spouses/parents, car pools, use of mass transportation, and utility consumption. (paragraph 1)

When can supervisors restrict an employee’s alternate work schedule off day?

Supervisors will determine the minimum numbers and kinds of employees required for any given tour of duty, and may restrict an employee's choice of AWS “off day” during the pay period. (paragraph 1)

What is the basic work requirement under the 5/4-9 schedule?

The number of hours, excluding overtime hours which an employee is required to work or to account for by leave or otherwise is 80 hours bi-weekly. (paragraph 2)

When must an AWS schedule request be submitted?

The request must be submitted no later than the Wednesday prior to the beginning of the pay period affected. (paragraph 1)

What is the minimum lunch period for an employee on an AWS schedule?

At the minimum, an employee must take a thirty minute lunch period. (paragraph 1)

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