Office of Human Resources

Brandeis University Benefits Eligible Staff Time Off Categories

Absence Category in Workday Description*
Bonus Vacation Awarded if employee has not used sick time during a oneyear period from their anniversary date. A minimum award of seven hours and a maximum of 14 hours can be awarded depending on sick time usage.
Discretionary Holiday Days added to Facilities and Police employees who work during the year-end discretionary holiday break.
Floating Holiday Alternate days off available for those that work Patriots’ Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. These days must be used within 90 days of working these holidays.
Personal Time Four days accrued each year for personal time off to address issues that cannot be addressed during normal working hours. Once a four day balance is reached, personal time stops accruing.
Sick Time 12 days accrued each year. Once a 12 day balance is reached, sick time stops accruing.
Special Time Off Discretionary days awarded by President.
Vacation Carryover Exception Place hold for senior leadership approved exceptions.
Vacation Time Normal accrual of vacation time, subject to annual carryover limits based on service. Time over these limits is forfeited as of 12/31 each calendar year.

*See the Vacation and Sick Time page for complete details.