Leave Policies & Leave Without Pay

Employees are entitled to several types of paid leave designed to support work-life balance and personal needs. These include:

  • Sick Leave – Available for personal illness, medical appointments, or to care for an ill family member.
  • Vacation Leave – Accrued over time and available for rest, travel, or personal time off.
  • Paid Holidays – Recognized company holidays are observed throughout the year, during which employees receive paid time off.
  • Bereavement Leave – Provided to employees who experience the loss of an immediate family member, allowing time to grieve and attend funeral services.
  • Jury Duty Leave – Employees summoned for jury duty will receive paid leave in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
  • Military Leave – Employees who serve in the uniformed services are entitled to military leave in compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and company policy.
  • Firefighting Leave - Employees who are responsible for firefighting support in efforts to combat extensive fires.

Complete details on eligibility, accrual rates, and usage guidelines can be found in the Employee Handbook.

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Types of Leave

Leave Without Pay

Questions regarding leave policies, including leave without pay, may be directed to Christian Carter at (307) 766-2290, or by emailing ccarter8@uwyo.edu.

Sick Leave

Full-time benefited employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 days per year of service.  Sick leave is earned on a monthly basis and may not be used until it has been earned.

Vacation Leave

Full-time 12 month exempt benefited employees earn vacation at the rate of 22 working days annually. Full-time 12 month non-exempt benefited employees earn vacation credit as follows: 0-2 years - 10 working days; 3-6 years - 16 working days; 7 or more years - 22 working days. Vacation time is earned on a monthly basis and may not be used until it has been earned. The vacation accrual balance cannot exceed 352 hours.

Additional information in the following areas can be found on the following links, or in the Employee Handbook.