CURRENT INTEREST ITEMS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80-01826R000300140059-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 30, 2000
• Sequence Number: 59
• Publication Date: December 18, 1963
• Content Type: MF

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ISZIORODUM FOR: Deputy Director for Support
SUBJECT : Current Interest Items
1. Overtime Pay
We have obtained a copy of the recent court decision holding that
IBS improperly cancelled payment of a 15% differential in lieu of overtime
pay for certain agents while in effect directing them to perform overtime
necessary to their duties. The possible tact of this decision on the
Agency's overtime policies has been discussed with the General Counsel.
When our overtime policy was established, particularly the re-
quirement for eight hours of uncompensated overtime in are/ pay period
before overtime compensation could be paid, it WO recognized that there
might be technical inconsistencies with the Federal Employees Pay Act and
that certain features of the policy might therefore be ruled against if
an employee ahould bring a claim for payment to court. Our recollection
is that the policy was considered desirable and adopted with the knowledge
that it might at some time be overturned by the courts.
The General Counsel has again reviewed this matter and has con-
cluded that there are reasonable grounds for arguing that the Agency is
not subject to the provisions of the Federal Employees Pay Act. He indi-
cated that he vented to explore this position with other agencies concerned
(Department of Justice, GAO, and possibly the Civil Service Commission).
If there is -agreement to the proposition that the Agency is not subject to
the Act, any potential problems stemming from the overtime provisions of
the Act will be largely dissipated. This is not to self' that a contrary
court decision might still be reached if the question :Should go to court.
We shall report further when the General Counsel has completed
his survey. Our present opinion is that the decision in the IBS case
does, not per se require any change in policy or in practice.
2. Statistical Record of Auto Accidents near Headeparters Buildine
Invelvi ng 4gency Personnel
asked us for statistics on the number of accidents
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the Headquarters Building. We told him that we did not keep these emer-
gencies as a separate statistic but suggested that he might call
Office of Security, to see whether he was keeping a list. At the same
time, we indicated that we could dig through all of our employee emergency
records to accumulate such a statistic. Hal did not wish that this be done.
did ask, however, that we begin to keep a specific
record, for use as may be needed, of injuries which do occur on the high-
ways leading to the Headquarters Building because of the increasing inter-
est and concern shown by the Office of the DCI. He was advised that BBD
would institute such a procedure immediately, working with the Office of
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inistrative arrangements wi
no,m1 e cop- eted until the question of reimbursability has been settled.
(Mr. Bross is awaiting a reply from Borman Paul on this score which we
believe will supply the answer for both cases.) In the meantime, we have
confirmed that appropriate security clearances are being developed by the
Office of Security.
4. Liberalization A Insurance
Consistent wi our efforts toi e the Agency c insurance
program, we have persuaded the Board of Directors of AEPA o return to
policy holders the premium refunds received from the underwriter. His-
torically, these have been retained in WAEPA surplus. Hereafter, such
premium refunds will be used as the premium for supplemental insurance
for WAEPA policy holders. Participants who are age 40 or under will
receive supplemental coverage of $5,000; those who are 41 throilgh 50 will
receive supplemental coverage of $2,500; those who are 51 through 65 will
receive $1,250 in supplemental coverage.
5. SAT Personnel Advisory Committee
The Committee will meet on 19 December to review the first nomina-
tions for conversion of employees to the SPS scale (4 in DD/S&T). The
Committee will also review a recommendation for initial appointment of a
scientist for OBA on the SPO scale. These nominations will be forwarded
with the Committee's recommendation through you to the Office of the
Director for approval.
8. Seat Belt Safety Program
Plans for a January campaign, starting with an 'Impact week" in
mid-January are nearly complete. The campaign will include the following:
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a. Publicity: Employee Bulletin
Posters - Series to cover a eek
Pey cheek leaflets
Flyers inserted under windshield wiper of ca
in Headquarters lot which are not equipped
with seat belts.
b. Sale of seat belts through the Recreation Association; main
sales desk will be at Headquarters but there will be a portable dis-
play for use at other buildinge. A more elaborate display will be
set up at Headquarters for four weeks; the theme of the display will
be changed weekly.
c. Installation: Nrehasers will be advised rerding service
stations where seat belts can be installed and typical charges for
this service.
d. Permanent : Signs will be Installed at the exits ?
the grounds of Headquarters Building to remind employees to Faeten
saSt Belts." We are also exploring the possibility of placIng such
reminders at other Agency buildinge.
2. YAme Hoard Schedule
Annual survey? by the responsible agencies have resulted in small
hourly rate increases for the schedules listed below:
a. Am* - Air Force Board
(Rates apply to 170 employees in Office of Logistics and
29 employees at in job groups indicated. Increasee
effective 8 December.)
Laborers 60 per hour increase
Chauffeurs; semi-skilled workers 70 per hour increase
Skilled trades and crafts workers 80 per hour increase
(Leaders and supervisors receive an average of 10 per hour
additional increase.)
er-Departmental Lithographic Board
tee apply to 90 employees in Office of s es.. Increases
ective 10 November 1)630
Unskilled group
Semi-skilled group
Journeymen; supervisors
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100 per hour increase
110 per hour increase
130 per hour increase
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Director of Personnel
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