Human Resources: HR Highlights - 2008-09 Winter Break Schedule

HR Highlights

2009-10 Winter Break Schedule - FAQ

Will my available vacation time for fiscal year 2009 - 2010 be reduced to account for the "Green Days"?
No, your vacation time will not be affected by the "Green Days"
Will my vacation time be charged if I have already requested any or all of the "Green Days" off?
Benefits-eligible employees will be paid for "Green Days" and vacation time will not be charged. SEIU bargaining unit employees who are typically on a short work break during the winter break closing dates are not eligible for "Green Days" but can request vacation pay during that time as has been past practice.
If a bargaining unit employee is typically "laid off" during winter break, as per the SEIU contract, is he/she eligible for the "Green Days"?
No, he/she would be on a short work break and not eligible for the "Green Days". SEIU bargaining unit employees can request vacation pay during that time as has been past practice.
How do I know if I am considered essential for the winter break and thus, required to work?
Managers and supervisors will inform their direct reports of this designation where applicable.
If I have to work on the "Green Days" of 12/28, 12/29, or 12/30 will I receive additional time off?
Yes. You will be credited with an equal amount of extra time off for each day worked to be after the "Green Days" and on or before 6/30/10.
Will any of the other University holidays change?
No, this does not affect any holidays that are scheduled for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The holidays scheduled during the 2010-2011 fiscal year will be evaluated when the 2010 Winter break schedule is established.
What if I'm a temporary employee?
Temporary employees are not eligible for "Green Days" and will receive pay for any hours worked during the winter break closing.
What if I'm a graduate assistant?
The pay code for "Green Days" was created for benefits eligible "regular" employees and may not be used for time reporting for graduate assistants. Departments are advised to follow ordinarily used practices when determining how to pay graduate assistants during winter break. Semi-monthly graduate assistants will continue to receive pay during winter break without disruption. Graduate assistants who are paid weekly will receive pay for any hours that are worked during winter break.
What about payroll processing and paycheck distribution during winter break?
Information regarding payroll processing can be found in the Payroll FAQs.