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University Human Resources

Sick Time

Sick Time for Staff Positions

  • Sick time is used when you are ill and unable to work
  • Must be able to present satisfactory evidence of sickness when requested
  • Employees accrue 1 day per whole calendar month
  • If absence due to illness exceeds accrued sick leave days:
    • Other days may be taken
    • Salary may be adjusted
  • Unused portion of sick leave is cumulative
  • There is no cash payment for unused sick time except upon retirement
  • One-half of unused sick leave days (up to $15,000) will be paid at retirement

For additional information please refer to the Sick Pay Policy.