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College Holiday Policy
Staff in regular or term positions working at least half-time are eligible for paid holidays.
Staff in Dining Services, Health Center, Library, Heating Plant, Children's Center and Security should contact their supervisors about the specific holidays taken in their departments.
The College recognizes the following holidays:
| COLLEGE HOLIDAYS | 2012 - 2013 |
|---|---|---|
* | Independence Day | Wednesday, July 4, 2012 |
** | Labor Day | Monday, September 3, 2012 |
** | Columbus Day | Monday, October 8, 2012 |
* | Thanksgiving and the day after | Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23, 2012 |
* | Christmas Eve and Day | Monday and Tuesaday, December 24 & 25, 2012 |
* | New Year's Day | Tuesday, January 1, 2013 |
** | Memorial Day | Monday, May 27, 2013 |
*** | Floating holiday | (see below) |
*The College is officially closed on these days and only essential services are maintained. Employees required to work during these holidays will receive premium pay (straight time plus time and one-half for hours worked).
**The College remains in operation during these holidays, but administrative offices may close or curtail services. Employees working during these holidays will receive an alternate day off to be taken within the fiscal year.
***The College provides one floating holiday that may be used at the employee's discretion. It will not carry forward into the next fiscal year and is forfeited if unused. Use of this holiday should be arranged in advance.
Holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. Holidays that fall on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Holidays that fall during an employee's vacation will be treated as a holiday.
Christmas Holidays
If Christmas falls on: | Holiday is observed on: |
|---|---|
Sunday | Friday and Monday |
Monday or Tuesday | Monday and Tuesday |
Wednesday | Tuesday and Wednesday |
Thursday, Friday or Saturday | Thursday and Friday |
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