Eastern Standard Time versus Daylight Saving Time

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Recording, Reporting & Payment of Work Time

Residents of North Carolina change clock time during the spring of every year in following "Daylight Saving" time procedures. Starting in 2007, Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday of March. Time then reverts to standard clock time at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of November. The following table lists the dates on which these time changes occur during the years 2007 to 2008:

Year	DST Begins at 2 a.m.	EST Begins at 2 a.m.
2007	March 11	November 4
2008	March 9	November 2

Please refer to the table below for information concerning Duke’s pay practices for Eastern Standard Time and for Daylight Savings Time.

Pay Practices for Eastern Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time
The Second Sunday of March Begins Daylight Saving Time.	Commonly referred to as "Spring Forward," Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday of March. When going from Eastern Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time, hourly-paid staff are paid for the total number of hours worked. During the spring when North Carolina loses an hour of time, staff may need to use one hour of vacation or PTO-Short Term Bank time in order to receive payment for a full work schedule.
The First Sunday of November Begins Eastern Standard Time	Commonly referred to as "Falling Back," Eastern Standard Time begins at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of November. When going from Daylight Saving Time to Eastern Standard Time, hourly-paid staff will be paid for an additional hour of work as a result of the time change.

Pay Practices for Eastern Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time

The Second Sunday of March Begins Daylight Saving Time.

Commonly referred to as "Spring Forward," Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday of March. When going from Eastern Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time, hourly-paid staff are paid for the total number of hours worked. During the spring when North Carolina loses an hour of time, staff may need to use one hour of vacation or PTO-Short Term Bank time in order to receive payment for a full work schedule.

The First Sunday of November Begins Eastern Standard Time

Commonly referred to as "Falling Back," Eastern Standard Time begins at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of November. When going from Daylight Saving Time to Eastern Standard Time, hourly-paid staff will be paid for an additional hour of work as a result of the time change.

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hr@duke.eduLast Modified: Friday, January 12, 2007