Texas Government Code 658.003 – Voluntary Work Reduction Program
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(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.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 658.003
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(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.