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.