4017.1 Shasta Liberty BP Hardship Wage Advancement Policy

4017.1 Shasta Liberty BP Hardship Wage Advancement Policy

Board Policy 4017.1 establishes guidelines for granting pre-payday wage advances to employees facing serious, unforeseen financial emergencies, such as emergency home or auto repairs, medical expenses, or a family death. Advances are capped at one week’s average wages, with a limit of two advances per 12-month period and a prohibition against holding concurrent open advances. The policy mandates full repayment within one month through a written agreement or final payroll deduction upon resignation, noting that failure to repay may result in collection or disciplinary action.