This policy was revised to update the guidance for interpreting policies. Specifically, the list of terms which impose a duty ("must," "shall," etc.) and those which create a discretionary authority ("should," "may," etc.) were expanded. Also, global definitions of terms which are used throughout the UNT Policy Manual have been established in this policy, negating the need to redefine the terms repeatedly. Lastly, other language was expanded and clarified, including terminology around the objective to minimize the amount of procedure in UNT policies.
Revisions to policy 05.053, Time and Attendance/Leave Records, include: addition of policy definitions, removal of obsolete procedural information, and revised content to provide clarity around time and attendance reporting requirements for salaried exempt, salaried non-exempt, and hourly employees as well as employee and supervisor responsibilities for compliance with federal and state time and attendance reporting requirements. This policy was revised according to the new UNT System model policy, and combines 05.053, 05.029 Absence/Attendance, and 10.041 Time Sheets.
This policy has been updated with expanded language on UNT's right to audit affiliated entities and a requirement for affiliated entities to exercise financial controls. Titles were also updated as part of this periodic review.
Revisions to this policy bring it into alignment with the UNT System model policy and requirements under federal and state law. Titles and definitions were also updated.
