Living in the UP and having a large geographic area (2,300 sq miles) the weather can be intense and can vary greatly between locations. If we have to close for weather, it is done in a location-by-location determination, meaning even if we close on Drummond Island, we may be open at the seven other libraries in the district.

Our policy is that if people are scheduled to work, and we have to close the library for any reason (weather, power outage, etc) everyone scheduled to work that day gets paid their usual pay, and they do not have to use any of their PTO hours.

We also pay for jury duty.

 

Lisa Waskin

Superior District Library

 

 

From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Jacqueline LaFreniere via Michlib-l
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:17 PM
To: Michlib-L <michlib-l@mail.mcls.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Questions about policies regarding Snow days, jury duty and other days off

 

  1. What do other libraries do regarding Snow Days and hourly employee pay? If they are scheduled to work and the library closes due to snow, do they get paid?
  1. Other acts of God, so to speak, like power outages, etc... Do the hourly employees get paid for their regularly scheduled time?
  1. Jury Duty- our current policy states the following:

         If a salaried employee is called for Jury Duty, the employee's regular pay shall be maintained by the library for a period of, but not to exceed 5 working days. Salaried employees are required to reimburse the library for the jury pay received (Excluding travel reimbursements) while regular pay is maintained. Jury duty beyond 5 days required a leave of absence without pay. Hourly employees will not receive compensation from the library for jury duty.

 

So, my question is how do other libraries treat jury duty and employee pay?  Current jury duty pay in the state is a measly $30 a day for the first 5 days and $45 afterwards. Since my hourly employees make more than $15 an hour, they will be losing money. Doesn't seem fair.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Jacqueline LaFreniere

Beaver Island District Library

26400 Donegal Bay Road

Beaver Island, MI 49782