If authorized by the Secretary: a police employee may work an alternative workday; or a 40–hour civilian employee may work an alternative workday of not more than 12 hours instead of an 8–hour workday. Employees who participate in the alternative modified workday program are entitled to compensation in accordance with § 8-305 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article. Personal leave for these employees shall be based on an 8-hour workday.