Vacation Time Policy
Eligibility for vacation time is contingent upon the completion of nine hundred sixty (960) hours of service. Approval of vacation requests is subject to operational needs and management discretion. Vacation time shall not be granted until the eligibility threshold has been met.
Employees become eligible to request vacation time after completing nine hundred sixty (960) hours of service. This service threshold is equivalent to approximately six (6) months of full-time employment.
Request Procedure:
- ~ Vacation requests must be submitted using the official Time Off Request Form.
- ~ All forms must be completed and submitted to the HR/Compliance Manager at least three (3) weeks prior to the requested vacation dates.
- ~ Requests submitted with less than three (3) weeks’ notice may not be approved and are subject to denial based on operational needs.
Approval:
Vacation time is granted at the sole discretion of management and based on staffing requirements, workload, and overall business needs. Approval is not guaranteed, even if the employee meets the eligibility criteria.
Employment Level B (CERTIFIED SARA)
Vacation Accrual: 0.0145 hours for each hour worked with a max of 30 hours
Employment Level A (“A” CERTIFIED SARA)
Vacation Accrual: 0.019 hours for each hour worked with a max of 40 hours
Employment Level Elite (ELITE CERTIFIED SARA)
Vacation Accrual: 0.019 hours for each hour worked with a max of 40 hours
Rollover and Payout
- ~ Unused vacation time may roll over into the following calendar year but not to exceed two consecutive years and will not be approved beyond the time accrued.
- ~ Unused vacation time will not be paid out upon termination, resignation, or other separation from employment.
All time off approval requirements must be adhered to.