Justice of the Peace 4-1 – Notice of Intent to Adjust Court Staff Work Schedules from a five-day, 8-hour Work Schedul...

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2025-0884 Justice of the Peace 4-1 – Notice of Intent to Adjust Court Staff Work Schedules from a five-day, 8-hour Work Schedule to a four-day, 10-hour Work Schedule On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: August 19, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby Receive notification of Judge Jones, Jr.’s, intention to shift court staff work schedules from a five-day, 8-hour work schedule to a four-day, 10-hour work schedule to allow for improved court operations and enhance employee retention, recruitment, and morale. This operational change will not impact County operations. Court staff will work staggered schedules so that the Justice of the Peace 4-1 may maintain its current operational hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.Judge Jones, Jr., may also adjust court staff work schedules back to a five-day, 8-hour work schedule to address operational needs as they arise and collaborate with HR to document any changes. Done in open Court August 19, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None