Effective July 1, 2024, all staff are eligible for paid sick leave and paid leave, accrued at a rate of 1 hour of sick leave and 1 hour of paid leave for every 35 hours worked.

You enter any accrued paid sick leave or paid leave you want to use on your timesheet.

From DePaul University Human Resources department on July 1, 2024:

Paid Sick Leave, which is covered under DePaul’s Sick Time, Short and Long-Term Disability policy, is intended to be used when you are sick or you are taking care of a sick family member.

Paid Leave, which is covered under a new Paid Leave policy, is intended to be used for any reason.

Highlights of the new and updated policies include (effective 7/1/24):

• For employees who already accrue sick time, they will accrue it at a rate of 1 hour for every 35 hours worked (formerly 40 hours worked).
• For all employees who don’t already accrue vacation, they will accrue paid leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 35 hours worked. Other details include:
  • Up to 40 hours of paid leave can be accrued every year.
  • Up to 16 hours of unused paid leave can be carried over at the end of the year.
  • Upon termination, any unused paid leave will be paid out.
  • If you haven’t had an active assignment at DePaul for 60 or more days, you may request a payment of any unused paid leave.
  • Employees can start using paid leave on September 30, 2024.

DePaul’s HR Department Website with Details and FAQs About Paid Leave

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