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Work schedules
A variety of work schedules are available that allow flexibility for workers and Laboratory programs.
The most popular work schedule is the "9/80"—employees work 80 hours over a nine-workday (two-week) period, with a Friday off every other week.
Talk to your manager about available options and how to select the option that is right for you.
Holidays
The Lab recognizes the following paid holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day (and day after)
- Christmas Day
Vacation
Full-time or part-time employees are eligible to accrue and use vacation leave. Casual employees are not eligible to accrue and use vacation leave.
Full-time employees accrue vacation as long as they are in pay status for at least one hour during a calendar week (Monday–Sunday).
Accrual rates are based on years of service, and summarized in the following chart (based on a full-time schedule).
| Years of Service | Monthly Accrual (hours) | Annual Accrual (weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 | 10 | 3 weeks |
| 10 - 15 | 12 | 3.6 weeks |
| 15 - 20 | 14 | 4.2 weeks |
| 20+ | 16 | 4.8 weeks |
Sick leave
Employees accrue sick leave starting on their first day of work at the rate of 8 hours per month (2.4 weeks per year).
Sick leave may be used for specific circumstances, including employee illness, medical appointments, and illness or death in the employee's immediate family.
