The policy of the Town is to establish job descriptions for
all positions and to establish proper relationships between positions
based on the level of responsibilities assumed. Administration will
set the minimum qualifications required to perform each job. Compensation
will be set and reviewed by Administration within budgeted allowance.
A.
Administration shall maintain up-to-date descriptions for each job
or position describing the specific duties, requirements and characteristics
of each, in sufficient detail as to make available the necessary information
to ensure a fair evaluation and/or reevaluation. These descriptions
shall not be interpreted as being a complete or limiting definition
of job requirements and it is expected that the employee will perform
any duties assigned by those delegated to supervisory functions. Position
descriptions may be amended at the discretion of Administration.
B.
All material, information forms or descriptions may be obtained by
request to the Human Resources Department or at HR@southhadleyma.gov.
Administration shall review the work of all positions periodically
or as needed and adjust as necessary to provide services to the citizens
of South Hadley.
A.
Unless otherwise provided in these policies, all employees shall
be employed and paid in accordance with rates established by Administration.
B.
Administration shall have the authority to make and approve changes
in employee compensation resulting from promotions, demotions, and
transfers, or because of business necessity, or changes within the
approved budget.
Administration will determine all starting rates based on comparatives,
qualifications and best practices.
Performance-based evaluation will be offered to all employees
and will utilize a continuous review process. Any increases for performance
will be included in the planning process for the subsequent fiscal
year and be awarded appropriately.
An employee whose position is reorganized and assigned additional
responsibilities will be compensated at an appropriate rate set by
Administration.
Administration may transfer employees between departments based
upon the needs of the municipality. Administration may assign supervisory
responsibilities as deemed necessary over employees.
Administration may grant a pay increase whenever the duration
of a temporary assignment exceeds 15 consecutive days.
A.
The Town employs direct deposit and its use is mandatory for all
employees. No payroll deductions, other than legally required deductions,
will be made from the employee's pay check without the employee's
written approval. An employee who leaves his/her employment with the
Town shall be paid all wages due (including earned holiday and vacation
pay) on the following regular pay day. Any employee discharged from
employment must be paid in full on the day of his/her discharge.
B.
All employee remuneration or compensation will be paid by direct
deposit. All employees will have electronic access to their pay history
through Employee Forward.
A.
Garnishment action against an employee's wage or salary is permitted
by law in Massachusetts. Federal laws also permit the preferential
attachment of wages by the Internal Revenue Service for delinquent
federal taxes and child support before other garnishments.
B.
When notice of a garnishment, levy or attachment action taken or
to be taken against any employee is first brought to the attention
of the Town, the Town Treasurer will complete the required informational
forms. Any questions or requests for additional information on the
part of the employee should be addressed to Human Resources. This
information will only be released to an employee, in a confidential
manner.
C.
The Town of South Hadley complies with applicable provisions of the
Department of Labor relative to wage garnishments. Additional information
is available from the Treasurer's Office.
D.
The Town reserves the right to recoup wages in the case of overpayment
and/or recovery of unearned wages.
