Shelton mayor cuts part-time employee hours
Shelton, Conn. Mayor Mark Lauretti is asking department heads to limit the hours of part-time employees, according to the Shelton Herald. The memo dictated that part-time employees not exceed 29 hours per week to prevent incurring the cost of providing health care under the Affordable Care Act, which mandates that all employees working more than 30 hours per week receive benefits.
Democratic mayoral candidate David Gioiello criticized the current mayor for this motion in a press conference in which he unveiled his own fiscal plan for the city. Gioiello said that aside from being unethical, limiting employee time will negatively impact city services, according to the Valley Independent Sentinel. In particular, the Shelton Community Center, senior center, library system and Highways and Bridges Department may be affected.
The cost of income for employees could be up to a 25 percent decrease in salary, according to Gioiello. Lauretti said that only 20 to 24 employees would be affected by the new rules.
The mayor's response to fear of reduced services is to hire more part-time employees. He also said the law itself is the problem, not his response to it. According to Lauretti, the city already has 300 part-time workers who do not receive health care, and while providing benefits would be ideal, the high cost makes it impractical.
Some workplaces may be forced to limit the hours of part-time to avoid paying for health care. Attendance software can help employers keep track of employee time.
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