4.7.7 Holiday Pay

To qualify for holiday pay, employees are required to work both the working day before and after the holiday occurs.  The work-day before and after the holiday would be defined as the regularly scheduled work-day for each employee’s job.  Personal and major medical leave MAY NOT be used in lieu of days taken before or after a paid holiday unless the employee is on an approved leave of absence, a medical leave, or vacation.  The University allows paid time off for holidays as indicated on the University Holiday Schedule published each year.  These paid holidays have been (included or configured) as part of an employee’s benefits.  Paid time off or compensatory time shall be provided for hours worked on a University holiday (as established on the University Holiday Schedule).  When applicable, FLSA requirements pertaining to hours worked and holiday pay will be adhered to.