Shift Differential

Official university administrative policy

Policy Information

Shift Differential

Effective

May 1 1992

Number

PER 3 09

Applicability

This policy applies to University Staff

Administrative Authority

Vice President for Human Resources

Responsible Unit

Human Resources

Miller Information Technology Center Rm 02C

2315 South First Street Walk

Louisville, KY 40292


Phone: 502-852-6258
Email: askhr@louisville.edu


History

Revision Date(s): December 1, 2021 (minor edits to email); August 24, 2022 (minor edit); April 1, 2026 (minor revision)
Reviewed Date(s): March 8, 2016


Categories

Statement

All classified employees working the second or third shift shall receive a shift differential. Shift differentials will be paid only to classified employees who are scheduled to work four or more hours after 6 p.m. and before 6 a.m.

Shift differentials will be assigned according to job classifications and must be included in determining pay for overtime compensation.

Definitions

The second shift is any shift that regularly starts on or after 2 p.m. but before 10 p.m.

The third shift shall be any shift that regularly starts between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Responsibilities

Pay for shift premium is calculated by the Payroll Office.