Sick and Annual Leave Accrual
Sick Leave
All benefit-eligible employees earn sick leave at the rate of .04615 hours per hour worked. Â This applies to classified, professional, and faculty employees. Â All benefit-eligible faculty and staff are required to report sick leave absences through Time and Labor.
Annual Leave
Annual leave accrual is based on employment classification and may only be used with supervisor approval, with reporting through Time and Labor.
Faculty
Most faculty do not accrue annual leave as they are expected to take leave during breaks in the academic cycle.
Faculty on 12-month contracts and those who work over semester breaks earn vacation on the professional staff schedule.
Professional Staff Employees
Professional employees who are not eligible for overtime accrue annual leave at 0.0924 hours per hour worked (approximately 7.39 hours per pay period for full-time employees), with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. Â Once an employee reaches the indicated maximum accrual, leave will cease accruing until the balance is reduced.
Classified Staff Employees
Classified employees and professional employees who report hours worked and are eligible for overtime accrue annual leave at the following rates, depending on length of service:
| Hours of Service | Accrual Rate per Hour | Accrual Rate per Pay Period for Full-time Employees | Accrual Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-10,400 | 0.04615 | 3.7 hours | 192 hours |
| 10,401-20,800 | 0.05769 | 4.6 hours | 240 hours |
| 20,801-31,200 | 0.06923 | 5.5 hours | 288 hours |
| 31,201 or more | 0.08077 | 6.5 hours | 336 hours |
* For a full-time employee, working 80 hours per pay period.
Once an employee reaches the indicated maximum accrual, leave will cease accruing until the balance is reduced.
View Leave Balance
For instructions on how to view your own leave balance or for a supervisor (line manager) to view an employee’s leave balance, visit Bronco Hub’s job aids and resources webpage. Type “leave” in the search function.