The committee discussed updates to the city overtime policy, specifically regarding the calculation of overtime pay for paid-on-call fire employees, aiming to reduce overtime costs while exceeding federal minimum requirements. Additionally, the committee approved a job classification title change for an office assistant position in the senior center to administrative specialist to better reflect current responsibilities.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Fitchburg Community Equity Advisory Committee Meeting
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The meeting featured a presentation from the City's DEI employee resource group regarding their history, mission, and accomplishments. Key topics included the establishment of Juneteenth as an official city holiday, the creation of a bilingual incentive program, implementation of new hiring practices using an equitable hiring tool, and the development of a buddy program for new employees. Discussions also covered the current membership of the resource group and the importance of fostering collaboration between the employee resource group and the equity advisory committee.