Time Off & Accrual Rates

• For full-time, 10-month employees at full load (15 FLCs) per academic year.
• Hours are adjusted for reduced workload per AFT §11.1. Additional days possible for summer assignments of at least 6 weeks.
• Usable for employee illness, immediate family illness, and personal necessity.
• Balance transferable within one year of separation per Education Code §87782 and §87783 — download transfer form  .
• Report absences monthly via the Faculty Absence Affidavit Form.

• Faculty attending professional development programs or conferences may receive paid or partial-pay leave.
• Short-term projects (≤ 3 weeks), long-term projects, and extended leaves are covered at varying pay levels depending on circumstances.
• See AFT §13   for complete terms and eligibility requirements.

• Full-time tenure faculty who accept overload assignments may bank those units and receive equivalent salary at a later date.
• Arrangements are coordinated with the dean; final approval is given by the Vice President. Limits apply — see AFT §22  .

• Granted at start of each fiscal year for full-time, 12-month, 37.5 hr/week employees.
• Probationary employees may use up to 6 days.
• Report absences monthly via Employee Self Service.

• Maximum accumulation is two years of vacation hours.
• Probationary employees may not use accrued vacation.
• Unused vacation hours are paid out upon separation from the district.

Note: Holidays falling on Sunday are observed the following Monday. Holidays on Saturday are observed the preceding Friday.

• Baby Bonding: Use accrued sick leave within the first year of birth or adoption. Written verification required. (Maternity and Parental Leave Info)
• Family Illness: Up to 6 accrued sick leave days per fiscal year for a serious illness of an immediate family member.
• Pregnancy Disability Leave: Up to 4 months unpaid leave for a pregnancy-related medical condition.
• Catastrophic Illness: Employees may donate 1 sick day per fiscal year; disabled employees may receive up to 50 donated days. (Program Policy  )
• Workers' Compensation: Temporary disability benefit is tax-free (approx. ⅔ of prior earnings). The District provides 60 days of full salary.

• Both acts require 12+ months of service and 1,250 hours worked in the prior 12-month period.
• Covers bonding, serious health conditions, family care, and military exigencies.
• Review comprehensive District FMLA and CFRA details

• Bereavement: 5 days for the death of a spouse/domestic partner, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, sibling, in-laws, or a relative living in the immediate household.
• Personal Necessity: Up to 8 days per fiscal year (drawn from sick leave) for emergencies, accidents, court appearances, religious holidays, or additional bereavement.
• Three of the 8 personal necessity days may be taken at the employee's discretion without prior approval, provided the supervisor is notified before the shift begins.
• Jury duty is compensated at full salary. Submit proof of service by emailing a copy to HR.
• School visit limit is 40 hours per calendar year for K-12 or licensed daycare facilities.
• Military leave covers initial enlistment, National Guard training, and active duty activation.