RESO 24-005 – Adopting Amended Employee Handbook 2024-01-02RESOLUTION NO. 24-005
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
WHEREAS, a completely revised Employee Handbook was adopted by Resolution 11-81 on
December 20, 2011 and dated January 1, 2012; amended by Resolution 12-24 on March 20, 2012;
amended by Resolution 12-100 on December 18, 2012; amended by Resolution 13-65 on July 16, 2013;
and amended by Resolution 17-19 on April 20, 2017; and amended by Resolution 17-85 on December
17, 2017; and amended by Resolution 18-87 on December 18, 2018; and amended by Resolution 19-75
on December 17, 2019; and amended by Resolution 20-81 on December 15, 2020; and Amended by
Resolution 21-17 on April 6, 2021; and Amended by Resolution 21-46 on June 15, 2021, and Amended
by Resolution 21-116 on December 21, 2021, and Amended policy by Resolution 22-063 on July 5,
2022, and Amended by Resolution 22-118 on December 20, 2022, and by Resolution 23-034 on May
16, 2023; and by Resolution 23-077 on September 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Employee Handbook has been revised include updated policies and procedures,
including employee benefits, complying with state and federal laws, and updated language to reflect
advice of legal counsel in a manner that involves providing employees with an updated handbook; and
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2024 the State Legislature requires all Minnesota employers to
provide Earned Sick and Safe Time Leave which is incorporated in the City’s personnel policies; and
WHEREAS, the above-referenced amendments will become effective as of January 1, 2024; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley that the
above-referenced amendments to the City of Golden Valley Employee Handbook are hereby adopted,
and the revised policies supersede all previously adopted policies and procedures except those
contained in approved union contracts.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 2nd day of January, 2024.
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Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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