Timekeeping

Non-exempt employees must record all time worked on their biweekly timesheet. The non-exempt timesheet reflects the time when you begin work, the time you end work, and the amount of time taken for lunch. In addition, the non-exempt timesheet also reflects any leave taken (paid or unpaid), and any overtime, comp time, or on-call time.  Employees should request any leave time from their supervisor in advance of taking that leave.   

Working through a lunch break is permitted provided pre-approval is obtained from the supervisor.  

Lunch breaks are not paid unless it is for an approved working lunch.

The FLSA does not require employers to provide breaks or rest periods for employees, UMB supervisors are encouraged to allow non-exempt employees to take a 15-minute rest period during each half day worked. 

No, regardless of whether or not the employee is physically able to leave University premises, time spent for meal periods or lunch time is not considered work time unless the employee actually performs work during this time. 

Yes, employees must obtain the approval of their supervisor prior to working overtime.