§ 6.04.040. Continuous Service.

A.

"Continuous Service" means:

1.

For positions compensated on a monthly or annual basis: service during the regular hours or shifts of the position in which the person is employed;

2.

For positions compensated on a daily or hourly basis: service of at least 160 hours during each of six consecutive calendar months;

3.

For certain positions in the probation department assigned to forestry and probation camps: 52 or more on-duty periods of 56 hours each during 12 consecutive months.

B.

The following shall not be considered an interruption of Continuous Service:

1.

Paid leave;

2.

Approved leaves of absence;

3.

Absences not exceeding:

a.

Three consecutive working days,

b.

Two on-duty shifts;

4.

Reentering County service within three working days after termination;

5.

Reemployment pursuant to the Charter and/or statutes following a resignation to serve in the armed forces.

C.

Effective with the pay period ending April 15, 2012, all references to "Continuous Service" solely for the purpose of leave benefits accruals shall be replaced by and construed to be the same as "Leave Progression."

(Ord. 2016-0004 § 8, 2016; Ord. 93-0019 § 2 (part), 1993.)