Time off and leave
Lynn University employees get ample time off for vacation, holidays and personal reasons. Get information on taking time off at Lynn.
Vacation leave
Vacation with pay is provided to regular full-time employees as a time for rest and relaxation. The vacation accrual rate is dependent on the position and/or length of employment.
Vacation accrual is calculated annually (in hours) on an employment year basis and is earned on the first pay period following the anniversary of your date of employment.
Vacation time schedule for full-time employees
| Years of continuous employment | 35-hour work week employees | 40-hour work week employees |
|---|---|---|
| Up to and including year 5 | 70 | 80 |
| Beginning year 6 | 77 | 88 |
| Beginning year 7 | 84 | 96 |
| Beginning year 8 | 91 | 104 |
| Beginning year 9 | 98 | 112 |
| Beginning year 10 | 105 | 120 |
| Beginning year 15 | 140 | 160 |
Visit the policy section for vacation carryover information.
Holiday leave
All full-time employees (including those in their initial employment period) are eligible for the paid holidays, announced by the President prior to the start of each calendar year.
Employees who are normally paid on an hourly basis and who are required to work on a paid holiday will receive holiday pay equal to their regularly scheduled work hours and receive additional pay for all time worked.
Employees who normally work on a salaried basis (exempt from overtime) and who are required to work on a paid holiday may receive an alternative day off if approved by the supervisor and staffing requirements permit.
Visit the policy section to get the complete schedules and more information on vacation and holiday leave.
Birthday, personal and sick time
Along with holiday and time accrual for vacation leave, Lynn also provides time off for personal reasons, a day off for birthdays and absences due to illness.
Birthday time
Regular, full-time employees are granted paid birthday time each calendar year. New hires are granted paid birthday time in their first year of employment if their full-time hire date falls before their birthday that calendar year. Read more about birthday time.
Personal days
Full-time employees are granted personal time on Jan. 1 each calendar year. In the first year of full-time employment, the amount of personal time granted is prorated based on the following schedule:
| Full-time start date | 35-hour work week employees | 40-hour work week employees |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1–June 30 | 14 | 16 |
| July 1–Sept. 30 | 7 | 8 |
Personal time is accrued in hours may be used at the employee’s discretion for religious holidays and personal matters. Personal time is available for use during the calendar year in which it is granted. Read the policy on personal time.
Absence due to illness
Lynn University recognizes that an employee may occasionally be unable to report to work due to personal illness or the illness of an immediate family member.
All regular full-time employees are eligible for sick time, which is accrued on a per pay period basis. For 35-hour-per-week employees, the annual accrual is 84 hours. For 40-hour-per-week employees, the annual accrual is 96 hours.
For all conditions and proper usage of sick time, visit the policy section.