MO HB1838

Allows nonexempt state employees to accrue and use overtime hours as compensatory leave time with supervisor approval.

Requires state departments to pay all nonexempt employees in cash annually for unused overtime hours from the previous calendar year, with employees allowed to retain up to 80 compensatory time hours at any time during the year.

Permits nonexempt employees working on designated state holidays to receive either compensatory time off or straight-time hourly rate cash payment at their choice.

Requires employees requesting cash payment for overtime to submit written notice to their department with a minimum of 20 hours, with payment due within the calendar month following the request.

Mandates quarterly reporting by state departments to legislative budget committees and the commissioner of administration regarding accrued overtime hours, vacant positions, and personal service fund balances.