DEFINITION OF EMERGENCY. For purposes of this Agreement, an emergency will be defined as any situation declared by the Governor of Ohio or the Director of the Department of Public Safety or his/her designee, which jeopardizes the health, safety and/or welfare of the State or any portion thereof, its property and/or the residence. Employees directed not to report to work or sent home due to weather conditions or another emergency shall be granted leave with pay at regular rate for their scheduled work hours during the duration of the emergency. Employees required to report to work or required to stay at work shall receive pay at time and one half (1 ½) for hours worked during the emergency. Any overtime worked during an emergency shall be paid at double time. An emergency shall be considered to exist when declared by the Employer, for the county, area or facility where an employee lives or works. Essential employees shall be required to work during emergencies. Essential employees who do not report as required during an emergency must show cause that they were prevented from reporting because of the emergency.
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