Vacation Leave
The purpose of paid vacation is to encourage eligible employees to renew themselves physically and mentally. Vacation leave also covers absences due to personal obligations, adverse weather conditions, and, in lieu of sick leave, illness of self or immediate family member.
SHRA/CSS/DMSS Employees
Permanent and time-limited employees regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours or more per week, and who are in pay status for at least one-half of the working days and holidays in a month, are eligible to earn leave.
Permanent full-time employees regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week earn vacation leave based on total years of eligible service (see chart below).
| Years of Service | Vacation Leave Monthly Accrual |
|---|---|
| 0-5 years | 9 hours 20 minutes |
| 5-10 years | 11 hours 20 minutes |
| 10-15 years | 13 hours 20 minutes |
| 15-20 years | 15 hours 20 minutes |
| 20+ years | 17 hours 20 minutes |
Permanent and time-limited employees who are regularly scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week earn leave on a pro-rated basis according to their number of regular scheduled work hours per week.
Refer to the Vacation Leave Policy for additional details.
EHRA Non-Faculty Employees
EHRA Non-Faculty employees and SAAO Tier II employees in a leave earning position are entitled to 24 days of vacation leave per calendar year. The amount of leave is adjusted proportionately for part-time employees in covered positions who work half-time or more. Leave shall be earned on a monthly basis. The monthly earnings amount is equal to one-twelfth of the leave accrual rate for each month the employee works or is on an approved leave with pay for at least half of the working days and holidays in a month.
EHRA Non-Faculty SAAO Tier I employees in a leave earning position are entitled to 26 days of vacation leave per calendar year.
Refer to Employment Policy for Employees Exempt from the State Human Resources Act for additional details.
Faculty
Twelve-month faculty in a leave earning position are entitled to 24 days of vacation leave per calendar year. The amount of leave is adjusted proportionately for part-time faculty members in covered positions who work half-time or more. Leave is earned on a monthly basis. The monthly earnings amount is equal to one-twelfth of the leave accrual rate for each month the faculty member works or is on an approved leave with pay at least half of the working days and holidays in a month. Refer to the Leave Policy for Twelve-Month Faculty for additional details.
Nine-month faculty do not earn vacation leave but may qualify for paid leave under the Faculty Serious Illness & Parental Leave policy.