Sec. 658.003. VOLUNTARY WORK REDUCTION PROGRAM. (a) To increase state efficiency while reducing the cost of state government, a state agency may create a work reduction program in which a full-time state employee of the agency agrees to accept reduced wages and benefits for a proportionate reduction in work hours.
(b) Employee participation in a work reduction program created under this section is voluntary.
(c) An employee who elects to participate in a work reduction program must agree to participate in the program for at least six calendar months. The agreement must be in writing and signed by the employee.
(d) A temporary or exempt employee is not eligible to participate in the program.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees
Section 658.002. Work Hours Required for Salaried Employees
Section 658.003. Voluntary Work Reduction Program
Section 658.004. Notice of Work Reduction Program
Section 658.005. Regular Office Hours for State Employees
Section 658.006. Staggered Working Hours
Section 658.007. Working Hours for Employees of Institutions of Higher Education
Section 658.008. Members of National Guard or Reserve